[Verse 1]
I spend too much time thinking about
Who  I'm supposed to be
I  play by everybody's rules
That don't seem right to me

[Pre-Chorus 1]
I'm cool and polite, on the outside
When  I get a chance, I run and I hide
If  your eyes are closed, it's hard to see

[Chorus 1]
What if I back down now
'Cause  I'm afraid of what might happen
What if they turn away
When I show them who I truly am
What if I lose my breath
When  I throw those big doors open
Or tonight, just tonight
What if I shine?

[Verse 2]
Should I even care?
They're all sitting there, and everyone's staring at me
If I step out in the spotlight, maybe I'll be set free
[Chorus 1]
What if I back down now
'Cause I'm afraid of what might happen
What if they turn away
When I show them who I truly am
What if I lose my breath
When I throw those big doors open
Or tonight, just tonight
What if I shine?

[Bridge]
I... shine...
I spend too much time thinking about
Who I'm supposed to be

[Chorus 2]
But what if I sing out loud?
Because anything can happen
What if I stand up proud
And I show them who I truly am?
They're gonna call my name
And I'll throw these big doors open
'Cause tonight, just tonight
I'm gonna shine

[Outro]
I... shine...