All his life, he's heard "No you can't
Don't even try it, you'll never make it"
Just crucify the thoughts, in your mind

So that you'll never be tempted

Now he's standing on a cliff with cardboard wings

Ignoring all the voices telling him he'll never fly
Saying "At least this time I'll know I tried"


You'll never beat him down, you can't dissuade him
He's convinced himself he'll make it this time
You carry your torch, and burn his house down

He just starts building it up again

God knows I tried

You know I tried
I know I tried
Oh, I tried...


Now I'm standing on a cliff, with cardboard wings
Ignoring all the voices telling me I'll never fly

Saying "At least this time I'll know I tried"