Mary Lambert Sum of Our Parts (Alternate Version) lyrics

We were raised kings of nowhere,
Didn't know the names of our fathers.
Born knee-deep in deep water,
They said we'd never go anywhere.
But look at you glowing in the dim light –
Knocked down but ready for a fist-fight.
When they push, you push harder.
No choice, gotta fight back every time.

I want to know who ever broke you,
I want to know how you can grow bigger.
Don't go looking for some kind of rescue –
You are the only one who can save you.

We are, we are more than our scars.
We are, we are more than the sum of our parts.
We are, we are more than our scars.
We are, we are more than the sum of our parts.

I spent years of my life with chipped teeth, in warpaint,
Waiting for someone to fix me.

Come pick me up now,
I'm on the corners of my city streets,
I'm staring at the second chance eyes they forgot about.

I want to know who ever broke you,
I want to know how you can grow bigger.
Don't go looking for some kind of rescue –
You are the only one who can save you.

We are, we are more than our scars.
We are, we are more than the sum of our parts.
We are, we are more than our scars.
We are, we are more than the sum of our parts.

More than the sum of our parts.
I burn bright,
I burn bright.