Hold Tough

When I turned 15, determined to keep
My head lower than my self-esteem
I had a plan, but I was held back by acting
Like acne was the worst thing to happen
If I could go back, leave a note that
Might've told that teen boy the stuff that
I didn't know then
I'd write two words - all he'd need
To know this ain't how it'll always be

Hold Tough, fill your heart with mud
Stitch up every cut when you've had enough and stand
Stand strong when the pressures up and
Damn this flood by holding tough

(We've got some work to do...)

I did what Simon said
I had plans inside my head
Planted by handsome men
But in the act of cashin' in
I gave half of my fraction of passion left
It's not pretty, it's not trendy to act like this
I'm no natural, I have to practice it
You're not ready, I get that, but here it is
Stick with me or be stuck with what you get

Hold Tough, fill your heart with mud
Stitch up every cut when you've had enough and stand
Stand strong when the pressures up and
Damn this flood by holding tough

Hold Tough, fill your heart with mud
Stitch up every cut when you've had enough and stand
Stand strong when the pressures up and
Damn this flood by holding tough

Hold Tough, fill your heart with mud
Stitch up every cut when you've had enough and stand
Stand strong when the pressures up and
Damn this flood by holding tough