Once upon a time I was 
Strong enough, I was me...
Once upon a time is long ago
Some things start the easy way; 
It feels good, no more to say
Some things hide so much behind that ease
Some things hide too much...

You ask for more
You're under my skin
You push, I'm floored
This is a fight I'll never win
You bring me down
You're under my skin
Don't break me, no!

Some things change while I remain 
Quite the same; doomed to linger
Some things change for better or for worse
Once upon a [bad word] back; 
I will too, I'll stand stronger
Once upon a time's a fairytale...
Once upon a time...

You ask for more
You're under my skin
You push, I'm floored
This is a fight I'll never win
You bring me down
You're under my skin
Don't break me, no, no, no, no, no!

Once upon a time's today, 
I stand up, I'll stand strong now
Once upon a time's for yesterday
Some things end without a choice; 
It's not your call, no reprisal
Some things end too late for you to choose
Some things end too late...

You ask for more
You're under my skin
You push, I'm floored
This is a fight I'll never win
You bring me down
You're under my skin
Don't break me, no, no, no, no!

You ask for more
You're under my skin
You push, I'm floored
This is a fight I'll never win
You bring me down
You're under my skin
You're under my skin
Don't break me, no!
Don't break me
Don't break me, no!