[Verse 1] I've seen the sunrise, watched the fading light I've held the promise, burning through the night I have a hunger, a thirst that won't give in But I can't shake this feeling, this restless war within [Chorus] But I can't lay this burden down Oh, I can't shake this heavy crown I've walked so far along this road And I can't lift this lonely load [Verse 2] I have kissed the stranger, and found a bitter taste I have built my houses, on a barren, empty waste I believe the future is waiting at the end But I can't break this circle, a truth I cannot bend [Chorus] But I can't lay this burden down Oh, I can't shake this heavy crown I've walked so far along this road And I can't lift this lonely load I have kissed the stranger, and found a bitter taste I have built my houses, on a barren, empty waste I believe the future is waiting at the end But I can't break this circle, a truth I cannot bend [Verse 3] I have seen the mountains, rising to the sky I have felt the cold wind, a final, weary sigh I have a new belief, a hope I can't let go But I am walking still, on this long, long road below [Chorus] But I can't lay this burden down Oh, I can't shake this heavy crown I've walked so far along this road And I can't lift this lonely load
