Lyrics

I wasn't born to be a slave
From the cradle to the grave
They say the road to hell is paved
With good intentions
Have mercy baby
Have a little mercy on me
I'm feeling stronger every day
Aint no way you're gonna chain this heart of mine

They tried to tell me what to do
Tried to tie me down, to bend my will
They tried to put this body in a cage
I'll fight back
Have mercy babe
Have mercy
I'm feeling stronger every day
Aint no way you're gonna chain this heart of mine

This heart of mine, it ain't no rock, baby
It ain't made of stone, it's just flesh and bone
You can paralyze me, terrorize me with your evil eyes
Try to justify me, womanize me, scandalize me
Try to ostracize me, antagonize me, when will you realize
That this heart of mine, it's as big as the moon
It's gonna shine on, reflecting the light from the sun
This heart of mine

You know the day will surely come
I'll be like the rising sun
And I'll be free of all your bonds
You can't hold me
Ain't no way baby
Have mercy
I'm feeling stronger every day
Ain't no way you're gonna chain this heart of mine