Just leave me with the pride 

that I worked for 

now they've taken the reason away

just leave me with the pride

that I worked for 

today

build on rock, or build on sand,

they're never gonna lend a hand

so nothing grows or nothing stands

I can't take any more

I can't take any more

there's not a lot of space for me

but I've still got my dignity

I've got my price

don't say I'm free

I can't take anymore 

I can't take anymore

but I'm hungry 

I could eat anything 

but I'm hungry

oh, let's dance, oh, let's swing

and all that I hear are the words that she sings

now they've taken it all

now they've taken it all

I'd rather take this cure for life

than make myself a sacrifice

if living is to pay the price

I can't take  anymore

I can't take  anymore

it takes a while to understand

when your eyes are full of sand

when only time is in your hands

I can't take anymore

I can't take anymore

but I'm hungry

I could eat anything

but I'm hungry

oh, let's dance, oh, let's swing

and all that I hear are the words that she sings

now they've taken it all

now they've taken it all

just leave me with the pride

taht i worked for 

now they've taken the reason away

just leave me with the pride

that i worked for 

today.