have you ever walked alone at night

like a man against the world

no one takes your side

a boat against the tide

when your faith is shaken

you start to break

and your heart can't find the words

tossed upon the sand

i give you a man against the world

all the people cheer

til the end is near

and the hero takes a fall

then they'll drag you through the mud

you're only flesh and blood

now i've walked the

path from dark to light

and they've yet to come to terms

alone i take my stand

i'm only a man against the world

but love like a distant reminder

it tugs at my shoulder

it calls me home

i shout can a single voice carry

will i find sanctuary within your arms

someday when the answer's clearer

someday when i even the score

you'll reach and you'll find me near you

right beside you forevermore

but for now i'll walk the night alone

like a man against the world

a brand new day will shine

through the avalanche of time

now the road's grown long

but the spirit's strong

and the fire within still burns

alone i take my stand

i give you a man against the world