You're gonna get let down by the ones you love
They're going to run you over, say crazy things about you
You're gonna throw sense out when you've had enough
Sometimes it will seem like what they say is true
You will not believe the things people will do
I wish I could protect you but the pain is all for you
I promise with all of my heart
I will never fail you
I'll be there to always lift you up
I will never fail you
You back is gonna bleed when the knives go in
Your pride is gonna bruise, your will is gonna break
Sometimes it seems you'll need some thicker skin
And a stronger spine to help you stand up straight
It's a cold, cruel world that we're meant to walk on through
I wish you could stay home but a path is made for you
There's a light that's glowing on the fringe of this frontier
There's a voice that's telling you a truth you need to hear