Who can count on help out of danger's way
When we all turn a blind eye
How can I watch you go with no one watching over
Why do I fear for you more than my own self
When it comes down to both our lives
Because I love you so, because I love you so

Some people have no one
And some kinds of damage can't be undone

Carry this for your own protection
Carry this for your own protection
With a tight throat and a white face
Take this coward's courage that nothing can stop
Take this coward's courage that nothing can stop

Always the unexpected that you can't see
That will come at you from behind
When you are not afraid, going along your way
It's a common thing to retrace your steps
When it's too late to change your mind
I can't believe it's safe gambling on someone's hate

Carry this for your own protection
With a tight throat and a white face
Take this coward's courage, that nothing can stop
Take this coward's courage, nothing can stop

No harm to you must come
No one can be two places at once, so carry this

Take this coward's courage that nothing can stop
Take this coward's courage that nothing can stop
Take this coward's courage that nothing, nothing can stop

Carry this for your own protection, carry this
Carry this for your own protection, please baby, please
Carry this for your own protection, oh baby
Carry this for your own protection
Carry this for your own protection