I ain't your puppet, no And I ain't your steppin' stone I should have looked before I jumped I should have known I've tried, I've tried (I've tried) Oh, I've tried I've been bought and sold (and sold) One too many times Out and down (and down)

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) I had a talk with my mom She said, "What if you're the one you've been waitin' for?" I treat my obstacles like stepping stones And keep climbing and climbing some more Doors are openin' that were previously locked Treat this

I'm steppin' out I'm gonna see the world Oh, I'm steppin' out. Pack up all your things We're gonna be leaving Sooner than I thought Take the things you bought Clouds are gathering. Say goodbye to all your friends