From the bank of the bed to the hospital I know why the cab is coming, I can't see you. From up the hill to the mouth of the river I know why the kid is crying, I can't find you. And-oh what a way to live, I know what I could be here for and why. I know what I want, But only for a while. And-oh what a way to live, I know what I could be here for and why. I know what I want, But only for a while. From the back of the room to the alter I know why the hand is shaken, I can't hold you. Top of the tree to the cradle of branches I know why the bow is breakin', Oh I need you. And-oh what a way to live, I know what I could be here for and why. I know what I want, But only for a while. And-oh what a way to live, I know what I could be here for and why. I know what I want, But only for a while. And-oh what a way to live, I know what I could be here for, and why. I know what I want, But only for a while.