I just want to give you shelter, It's safe to close your eyes. I'm not going to sugar coat it, This is a hard life. And every time I see you, By accident or design, There's something beneath the surface (In between the lines). I want you to talk to me, But I don't say it. You don't have to run. Lay your defenses down, You've been running like a refugee. Lay your defenses down And I'll be your sanctuary. Whoa oh, oh yeah And I'll be your sanctuary. When you get tired of fighting And you've had enough. When you're walking wounded And it's too much. You can take off your armour, You can lay down your shield. I just want to hold the world back Give you time to heal. I want you to talk to me, But I don't say it. You don't have to run away. Lay your defenses down, You've been running like a refugee. Lay your defenses down And I'll be your sanctuary. Whoa oh, oh yeah And I'll be your sanctuary. Whoa oh, oh yeah And I'll be your sanctuary. Close your eyes, it's a hard life. I could make you a promise, But time will make it clear. After the dust has settled, I'll still be right here. You need to let me in. So lay your defenses down, You've been running like a refugee. Lay your defenses down And I'll be your sanctuary. Whoa oh, oh yeah And I'll be your sanctuary. Whoa oh, oh yeah And I'll be your sanctuary. Whoa oh, oh yeah I'll be your sanctuary. Whoa oh, oh yeah