Hardship does affect Everything in this World of Shame A man is measured by how much That he can endure pain There's only hope to lose Can you embrace this truth? There's only hope to lose Are you really free to choose? There will be oppression As you try to make your climb But the power of hope will overcome Those who want you to decline There's only hope to lose Can you embrace this truth? There's only hope to lose Are you really free to choose? In the Vale of Sorrow Is illusion to be tamed? You have nothing to lose but hope itself As you survive from day to day There's only hope to lose Can you embrace this truth? There's only hope to lose Will you let yourself be used? Hope