Well I shake when I walk, spit when i'm down,
beat my head against the wall like the fool that I am.
Catch one dropping tear in the palm of my hand,
for the rest'd already fallen, to the ground I couldn't stand on.
On and on I declare, on and on I'll debate you.
To cut my throat and bury me, in the ditch that I belong to.
you showed me a sign, yeah a glimmer of light,
while some called it heaven, oh well I called 'em eyes,
Oh my lady, I never thought that I'd survive,
when you hit bottom, man it's hard enough to climb,
much less not lay down, much less stay awake,
and hold your head high enough to see what's in your way,
if you live.
if you live.
But I followed the trail, let my instict work,
for a shot in the dark, or at times flush a bird.
Yeah for one special dear's hand in the palm of my own.
you roll the dice and gamble now, to never be alone.
On and on I declare, on and on I'll debate you,
mend this heart and pull me, from the ditch that I fell into,
yeah you showed me a sign, you were a beacon of light,
while some called it heaven, I called it love at first sight
Oh my lady, I never thought that I'd survive,
when you hit bottom, man it's hard enough to climb,
much less not lay down, much less stay awake,
and hold your head high enough to see what's in your way,
if you live.
if you live.
You get what you give,
if you live.
Ooooooh (2x)
So what is it worth, to stay in the dirt,
to beat your head against the wall, like a fool who's been hurt,
oh what is it worth, to stand your ground proud,
dig your nails into that wall, crying, screaming loud,
Oh my lady, I never thought that I'd survive,
when you hit bottom, man it's hard enough to climb,
much less not lay down, much less stay awake,
and hold your head high enough to see what's in your way,
if you live.
Oh if you live.
You get what you give,
if you live.