Before Dishonor

[Verse 1] What makes you think everything in this world That you have can be taken away? In the world this day, it's kill or be killed I live each day like it might be my last In this lifetime, few things are worth fighting for My blood, your honor Everyone has a destiny I'll choose my own [Chorus] I will not be a victim I'll choose my own! My cries won't go unheard I'll choose my own! I've got to fight (fight!) for myself I'll choose my own! And what I hold so true; destiny [Verse 2] I'll choose my own destiny And I'll never let anyone take away what I hold so true I won't live in denial And I won't turn the other cheek I must remain convicted and never accept this suffering I've learned from my mistakes And made a promise to myself I won't live in the past I won't live in the past! [Bridge] I've been affected by your lies And I've let them hold me back I wasn't thinking for myself I wasn't living for myself [Chorus] I will not be a victim I'll choose my own! My cries won't go unheard I'll choose my own! I've got to fight (fight!) for myself I'll choose my own! And what I hold so true [Outro] What I have in my heart What I have in my heart I'll take to my grave I'll take to my grave