When the curtain falls it rolls, unwraps, reminds me The person that I am I'm still afraid, ashamed, of what's behind me But you gave me the strength to stand Sh-sh-sh-shake it off go get the things you want I'll bottle the shame (bottle the shame) Just sh-sh-shake it off, and no one will ever know (won't know) I'm a slave to all these voices in my head And I'm afraid, I'm afraid of what they've said I'm a slave Sometimes when no one's left to listen I'll sit and argue with myself Say all the things I wish to tell you, without hurting someone else Sh-sh-sh-shake it off go get the things you want I'll bottle the shame (bottle the shame) Just sh-sh-shake it off, and no one will ever know (won't know) I'm a slave to all these voices in my head And I'm afraid, I'm afraid of what they've said I'm a slave to all these voices in my head And I'm afraid they'll walk with me until my end Hey you, when'd ya get so cold? (When'd ya get so cold?) Hey you, just do what you're told, do what you're told Hey you, you're gonna be a star As long as you'll let us we'll make you the person that you aren't I'm a slave to all these voices in my head And I'm afraid, I'm afraid of what they've said I'm a slave (I'm a slave) to all these voices in my head And I'm afraid (I'm afraid) they'll walk with me until my end Sh-sh-sh-shake it off go get the things you want I'll bottle the shame (bottle the shame)