They used to know me
As a crazy diamond
They used to see me
As treacherous quicksand

They used to tell me
You're playing the bad guy
They used to beg me
Please, no more lies

You bet, I was crazy
And man, did I lie
Bright, treacherous diamond
Had to play the bad guy

But nobody knew me
And the cards in my hand
And nobody saw me
Beneath all of the sand

I was lonely (trusted no one at all)
I was hurting (so I built a thick wall)
I was frightened (then I played low and small)
I was drowning (and kept holding them all)

But now I see the pain
That was moving the pieces apart
I had to make the claim
Had to dive in to save my own heart

I wanna shine so bright
Let the sand and the lies wash away
I just gotta be the light of my own way
More truthful and trustful day by day
And say all that I have to saaay

I look up above
I'm feeling so free
My love is pouring out
I finally see
The good and the bad
It's all up to me
I've unchained the man
I know I can be