Cover the bruises on your back Erase the blisters from your feet I was the petri dish for you You'll be a better man than me I won't let You be defined by defeat I won't let You be defined by defeat I won't let You be defined by defeat The faintest trace of a heartbeat And suddenly I check my seat I'll be a test pilot for you You'll be a better man than me I won't let You be defined by defeat I won't let You be defined by defeat I won't let You be defined by defeat I won't let You be defined by defeat I won't let You be defined by defeat