(Doesn't Have To) Be That Way

(Ooh)

(Ooh)

Always moved on fast

Never stepped up last to get in

I don't feel outta pace

It's a doubt you've put in place, I'm not in

I never looked away and I

Got up to fall down, stood my ground

Always liked the fun

And I learned just when to run, not waitin'

Doesn't have to be that way

I don't have to lose my way

Doesn't have to be that way

Don't have to lose my way

Always made it right

But I never kissed your ass to get in

Always liked the fun

But I learned just when to run, not waitin'

Won't beat you at your game, it's your game

Rather rise above risin', risin' flame

Always stood my ground

And I never slept around to get in

Doesn't have to be that way

I don't have to lose my way

Doesn't have to be that way

Don't have to lose my way

Doesn't have to be that way

I don't wanna lose my way

Doesn't have to be that way

Don't have to lose my way

Never stepped on heads

But I don't wanna be caught up just in your light

I can see through minded games

It's always been the same game you're playin'

Don't wanna check on the other side of

Every word you say

How can I stay still

With the lies you put me in? I'm not in

Doesn't have to be that way

I don't have to lose my way

Doesn't have to be that way

Don't have to lose my way

Doesn't have to be that way

I don't wanna lose my way

Doesn't have to be that way

Don't have to lose my way, oh

All the same, this blame to fame

Power buzz, mind games

Ego states, take control

Mind games, take control

All the same, this blame to fame

Power buzz, mind games

Ego states, take control

Mind games, take control

All the same, this blame to fame

Power buzz, mind games

Ego states, take control

Mind games, take control

All the same, this blame to fame

Power buzz, mind games

Ego states, take control

Mind games, take control

All the same, this blame to fame

Power buzz, mind games

Ego states, take control

Mind games, take control