Renegade - Ballyhoo!, Ted Bowne

Dumbed down for mass consumption, there’s no feeling at all

Dumb sounding crass presumption from the industry mall

I got melodies forever, I’m a retro jukebox

It’s a felony we never see respect, we just kick rocks

But I guess these are the prices when you cling to the 90s

A time when there was substance, that’s when we started grinding

I’m a renegade

Oh, 'cause I’m a renegade

'Cause I’m a renegade

Oh, I’m just a renegade

(Oh)

Stick to your guns when someone tells you to drop it

'Cause you got a vision and now they’re trying to stop it

You’re bound to hit bottom when you’re trying rock it

But there’s plenty of stone, pick up your hammer and knock it

They think they know what’s best

Keep your creations close to your chest

'Cause it’s the only way that I can stay elevated

And pride is just priceless, can’t afford to go change it

I’m a renegade

Oh, 'cause I’m a renegade

'Cause I’m a renegade

Oh, I’m just a renegade

(Oh)

Renegade

Wanna retain my sanity, stay in love with this serenade

Gonna go down with the ship through the crushing abyss

Disarray from the stupid mistakes and career smoke grenades

Sail away

Got my own crusade, I will not be played

Why do they think they know what’s best for me?

My hand, it moves for no one else, hey

Get up and drive and move it inside, do the same thing every day

(Every day)

Light up the vibe and move it outside, get rest and then replay

(Then replay)

Take another hit for the team, make sure you mean just what you say

(What you say)

Sell out the spot with a line around the block, get paid with no delay

'Cause I’m a renegade

Oh, 'cause I’m a renegade

'Cause I’m a renegade

Oh, I’m just a renegade

(Oh)

Renegade

Wanna retain my sanity, stay in love with this serenade

Gonna go down with the ship through the crushing abyss

Disarray from the stupid mistakes and career smoke grenades

Sail away

Got my own crusade, I will not be played