[Verse 1] Gave up a dream one day because I had to eat, For seven years I broke my back, But every single deal was one-sided, Every smile felt like betrayal's act. [Verse 2] Promises made with no intent to keep, Pretenders helped just enough to make me stay, the only Honest one's told me they couldn't help, Taking more, giving less every day. [Chorus] Tell me how long I can endure this, Can I stick it out another year? Tell me how long should I push onward I can't get out of second gear. [Verse 3] Then a voice from the past asked if I was tired, Offered an out that led to a dead-end street, Watched others profit from my blood and sweat, Learning to watch my back in defeat. [Chorus] Tell me how long I can endure this, Can I stick it out another year? Tell me how long should I push onward I can't get out of this trap here. [Verse 4] Now, after thirty years, setbacks and scars, I'm on my own time, I've paid my due, Picking dreams back up on my own terms, Real effort going to dreams anew. [Outro] Putting in just enough to keep them pleased, But my renewed dreams are here to stay, And nobody's ever taking them away again. I can endure this just as long as I need to, I will stick it out another year. With my dreams I'm pushing onward Now my path ahead is clear. oh so clear. with no more fear.
