I brought a song into this world Just a melody with words It trembles here before my eyes How can this song survive? I brought it to the tower of gold In my coat of many holes I came unarmed, they've all got knives How can this song survive? Oh now, I can't help wondering how it is How someone like you exists When all around you bullets fly You don't seem to notice them go by How can this song survive? I'll never leave this song alone I'm gonna keep it safe and warm For hate is strong and darkness thrives How can this song survive? Oh now, I see the game I'm up against No wonder I feel so afraid For every song you ever heard How many more have died at birth Oh how, how can this song survive? I brought a song into this world Just a melody with words It trembles here before my eyes How can this song survive? I came unarmed, they've all got knives How can this song survive? Until we finally say goodbye How, how can this song survive I wonder how, I wonder why?