we've got a lifetime

running on god's dime

to do what's on our minds

let the visions come true

i run on delusion

clouded by illusions

but by the conclusion of this story

could i do it?

i battle with my thoughts each day of the week

that tell me i'm worthless, won't find what i seek

but i know what i want, the view is before me

i'll revel in the scenery

if only you could see through my eyes

if only you knew how many tears i've cried

hoping i'd make it through to the other side

if only you could see through my eyes

i've been bruised, i've been beaten

told it's not within reason

told that my head's uneven

and maybe they're right

but i'm holding onto a shred of relief

that i'm my own person and do what i please

though you may continue laughing at me

someday you'll be screaming my songs in the streets

if only you could see through my eyes

if only you knew how many tears i've cried

hoping i'd make it through to the other side

if only you could see through my eyes

don't miss your chance

while i'm still in your hands

some day soon i'll burn too bright

and you'll be blinded by the brilliance

of my light

if only you could see through my eyes

if only you knew how many tears i've cried

hoping i'd make it through to the other side

if only you could see through my eyes

if only you could see through my eyes (don't miss your chance)

if only you knew how many tears i've cried (while i'm still in your hands)

hoping i'd make it through to the other side (some day soon i'll burn too bright)

if only you could see through my eyes (and you'll be blinded by the brilliance)

of my light

of my light

of my light

of my light