-- the world is shadows
the world is lies
you look at me with
distrusting eyes
I keep my distance
arm's length, your choice
I want to speak but
you still my voice
because all you've known
is lies and pain
you think I'll bring the same; you say
you believe in me
but still I wince
when you look at me, then look away

am I that much of a monster
are my crimes so creat
yeah, I know you've hurt before
but it's not too late...

I've walked the shadows
I've heard the lies
I've seen how quickly
'forever' dies
I've been there, done that,
but here I stand
I'll keep on hoping
hold out my hand
because I still hope
your hope's not dead
because I love you now the way
you once knew to love
and knew to feel
but you glance at me and then turn away

am I that much of a monster
are my crimes so great
yeah, I know you've hurt before
but it's not too late... --