Against the Grain

I used to be strong and defy your pompous authority, I used to ignore your misplaced power, but now stuck in this rabbit's cage, I too am a puppet on a string I used to stand up for the things I believed in, but now I give way and bow to you superficial pressure , I've forgotten what it's like to work and be strong, and now I sit around, a man of leisure I used to see everything, a rainbow of colours, but you have shown me it's either black or white, I used to believe you wouldn't break me, but cut me now and I will bleed You have shattered my pride, ravaged my mind, and tortured my thoughts, well I may be down for now but slowly, surely I will rise and give you something to fear no longer will I jump when you say for I will be the puppeteer