He tip toes from rip to break
And skips the cracks where he gets sick
Counting sheep, losing sleep

Now his lids are heavy set
Run for it, they're on the prowl
These demons never make a sound

Cries ignored
Well, this cardboard box will keep him dry for now


Why do I give in when I know it's not the only answer?
What a way to save my skin, my angst is growing like a cancer
And know the things we'll say when they're standing in our way

Maybe soon this all will be a distant memory

There might as well be blood stains on this carpet floor

He's laying face down wondering what fighting back is for
Don't even give them a chance to knock you down
Don't even give them a chance to knock you down

And I'll be singin' when I turn around, "La la la la la la, la la la la la"

Why do I give in when I know it's not the only answer?

What a way to save my skin, my angst is growing like a cancer
And know the things we'll say when they're standing in our way
Maybe soon this all will be a distant memory


Wars waged on life
We wave it in defeat

Take down the lights
Soldier, on your feet
I march head strong to shout aloud

That now, now, now I'm free

Why do I give in when I know it's not the only answer?

What a way to save my skin, my angst is growing like a cancer
And know the things we'll say when they're standing in our way
Maybe soon this all will be a distant memory

La la la la la la, la la la la la la la
Don't even give them a chance to knock you down
Don't even give them a chance to knock you down

And I'll be singin' when I turn around, "La la la la la la, la la la la la la la"