I drop the needle and feel the pain I fill up my heart With something good for a change 'Cause a man like me can't afford to die When a man like me can't afford to live I take pride in my work I take pride in my hurt I take pride in my work And I say what I mean for what that's worth For what it's worth I drop the needle and wash my face I pick up my heart And put it back into it's place Man it sure sounds like we're getting somewhere now These songs are holding a light for me In the darkness I need you next to me Baby look into my eyes Baby look into my eyes I take pride in our love I take pride in our love I take pride in our love Will you please excuse me while I blush 'Cause you have given me so much And I hope I never have to give it up I take pride in my work I take pride in my hurt I take pride in my work And I say what I mean for what that's worth For what it's worth