(Verse 1) The streetlights flicker like a dying breath Another day of hollow victories, a slow and steady death I’ve been the anchor in the rising tide The one who stayed awake while everybody else could hide I’ve patched the leaks in ships that weren't my own But now the ocean’s freezing and I’m drifting here alone. (Pre-Chorus) Every morning is a challenge, every sunrise is a threat The cruel leather glove of life hasn't finished with me yet A stinging slap across the face to remind me I’m awake How much more of this cold iron can a weary spirit take? (Chorus) And I’m jaded, fading like a ghost in the rain Searching for a single soul to recognize the pain I’ve been the shoulder, I’ve been the light But who is gonna hold my hand and help me through the night? The silence is a mountain that I cannot seem to climb I’m running out of heart, I’m running out of time. (Verse 2) I look around at faces that I helped to find their way They’re basking in the sunshine that I gave my life to pay But when the shadows lengthen and my knees begin to crack I turn to find a hollow space, no hand upon my back The weight of being "fine" is a debt I can’t repay As the world just turns its head and looks the other way. (Bridge) (Orchestral Swell / Dual Guitar Harmony) Give me a reason to believe the kindness wasn't lost Show me the value of the soul despite the heavy cost I don’t need a hero, I don’t need a throne I just need to know I don’t have to do this on my own! (Guitar Solo - Melodic, Mournful, High-Gain) (Chorus) Yeah, I’m jaded, fading like a ghost in the rain Searching for a single soul to recognize the pain I’ve been the shoulder, I’ve been the light But who is gonna hold my hand and help me through the night? The silence is a mountain that I cannot seem to climb I’m running out of heart, I’m running out of time. (Outro) Just a hand to hold... Just a shoulder for the weight... Before the steel turns cold... Before it’s far too late. (Symphonic fade out) (Final ringing guitar note)
