You're holding back You always have With your careful choice of words And obstacles Make damn well sure That you're learning from the past When no one is around anymore Who will listen close to your voice? And distance all your love and support To make it on your own But what for? They come and go These friends I know Could sit longer in one place With passing years The time I fear Has slipped through my open arms When no one is around anymore Who will listen close to your voice? And distance all your love and support To make it on your own But what for? Open your eyes It's time to wake up now Words from reprise Make me a promise now