I have freedom, but I’m not free;
I’m chained to one of the most powerful men,
Known as Anxiety.
I have the right to pursue happiness,
Though I am not happy,
And the freedom of speech, but I never speak.
I have freedom, but I am not free
Because i belong to Anxiety.

He whips my thoughts of sanity.
He snatches my wrist of personality.
He drags my self-esteem by her hair
And lets me know i'll have no vanity.
I’ve ran away, but he’ll always find me
Because i have a collar and a leash
Tied to Anxiety.

I have dreams, but I don’t follow dreams
I'm convinced they will not be fulfilled
Because of Anxiety.
I have the opportunity to have fun
Though I seem to be boring
And the choice to go out, yet I never leave.
I have dreams, but I don’t follow dreams
Because i’m held down by Anxiety.

He slashes my bubble of expression.
He tears my friendships to shreds.
He wrangles the ties to my family
And adds more pressure to things I already dread
One day I’ll break free, but until then he’s trapped inside me
Because I’m stuck inside a cage
With Master Anxiety.