Only for the Children

Give

All that you have to give

When she has strained you

And bitterly blamed you

'Cause she's so unhappy

Give

Swallowing compromise

Though it won't matter

You'll soon hear the chatter of her

Whining mouth, but you

Somehow supply

All the demands that never seem to end

You try to withstand

All of her moods, her childish attitudes

Only for the children

I'll keep love alive

'Cause it's only for the children

My love, survives

Give

Though it means sacrifice

You feel temptation

But your imitation of hope

Must satisfy you

Give

Though it means you ignore

The lack of affection

And constant rejection bestown

Though it hurts you

I swallow my pride, tossed it aside

Though deep inside of me

I feel like a liar

Living this lie knowing it has to be

Only for the children

I'll keep love alive

'Cause it's only for the children

Our love survives

[Chorus Outro] X3

Only for the children

I'll keep love alive

'Cause it's only for the children

My love, survives