[Verse 1] I watched the days go by Like coins through a hole Kept every dream on hold Telling myself, "later" But the mirror kept the score On the lines I wore Said if I wanted more I'd have to reach for it [Pre-Chorus] So I sold my easy life For a shot at something real Took the long way home To find what I can feel [Chorus] I’ll pay the price I’ll pay the price For a life that feels alive I’ll pay the price I’ll pay the price To know I really tried (Really tried) If it takes all I have I’m still standing here I’ll pay the price For a life that feels alive [Verse 2] I lost some friends to time Lost sleep, lost pride Had to let some old truths die On the floor behind me Every road had thorns Every win had scars Still I kept my hands on the wheel And my eyes on what’s in me [Pre-Chorus] No, I won’t stay small Just to make it through the night I’d rather burn my plans Than never touch the light [Chorus] I’ll pay the price I’ll pay the price For a life that feels alive I’ll pay the price I’ll pay the price To know I really tried (Really tried) If it takes all I have I’m still standing here I’ll pay the price For a life that feels alive [Bridge] Let it hurt Let it change me Let the empty days Go break me open I was made For the reaching Not for folding up At the first hard moment [Final Chorus] I’ll pay the price I’ll pay the price For a life that feels alive I’ll pay the price I’ll pay the price To know I really tried (Really tried) If it takes all I have I’m still standing here I’ll pay the price For a life that feels alive (Feels alive) I’ll pay the price For a life that feels alive
