Life is not a compromise

Though it often turns to this

Unintended suicide

As if our fate's sealed with a kiss


We're all taught to rise above

Can't let ourselves be hurt by love


So tell me what I have to lose

I am ready to feel these new world blues


Dreams are only of a new world

Instead of making this one right

But "run away" is not the answer

Still we all want to take flight


Never knowing what we seek

We think our pain is so unique


So tell me what I have to lose

I am ready to feel these new world blues


Heroes are not to cry

So hold your head up high

The future is ours to see

So come on and rescue me


So tell me what I have to lose

I am ready to feel these new world blues


So tell me what I have to lose

I am ready to feel these new world blues


Life is not a compromise