You Get What You Give

Well I shake when I walk*
 I spit when I'm down
 I beat my head against the wall
 Like the fool that I am
 Catch one drop of a tear
 In the palm of my hand
 Pour the rest out in front
 To the ground I couldn't stand
 On and on I declare
 On and on I debate you
 To cut my throat and bury me
 In the ditch that I belong to
 You showed me a sign
 A glimmer of light
 While some called it heaven
 Oh but I called them eyes
 Oh my lady
 I never thought that I'd survive
 When you hit bottom, man, it's hard enough to climb
 Much less not lay down
 Much less stay awake
 And hold your head high on up and see what's in your way
 If you live
 If you live
 But I followed the trail
 Let my instinct work
 For a shot in the dark
 We have time to flush a bird
 And from one special dear's hand
 In the palm of my own
 You had to roll the dice and gamble now
 To never be alone
 On and on I declare
 On and on I debate you
 To mend this heart and pull me
 From the ditch that I fell into
 Yeah you showed me a sign
 You were a beacon of light
 While some called it heaven
 I called it love at first sight
 Oh my lady
 I never thought that I'd survive
 When you hit bottom, man, it's hard enough to climb
 Much less not lay down
 Much less stay awake
 And hold your head high on up and see what's in your way
 If you live
 If you live
 You get what you give
 If you live
 What is it worth
 To stay in the dirt
 To beat your head against the wall
 Like a fool that's been hurt
 Oh what is it worth
 To stand your ground proud
 Dig your nails into that wall
 Climb and scream loud!
 Oh my lady
 I never thought that I'd survive
 When you hit bottom, man, it's hard enough to climb
 Much less not lay down
 Much less stay awake
 And hold your head high on up and see what's in your way
 If you live
 If you live