Nikki O'Neill

Lyrics

If I Got the Upper Hand
Music & Lyrics by Nikki O’Neill

school was just a heartache on replay
being new in class was terrifying
kids played secret games and they
called me new names
my teacher said I’m lying

if I got the upper hand
in what way would I take a stand
would I spend my time getting even
or would I find my way through the feelings

as college came, I played it cool by the rules
to move up I learned I’ve gotta put somebody down
some people climb that ladder, some would rather move
just start over in a different town

if I got the upper hand
in what way would I take a stand
would I spend my time getting even
or would I find my way through the feelings

time ticks away, some people never change
if I was hell-bent to show them
I’d fight them again and again and again
I’d fight them again and again

looking at my class as we finish our day
one boy’s a clown, one gifted girl is really shy
I can see the leaders who will have their way
will they help the ones who can’t get by