Well, it seems no one can protect you
And your friends just dont understand
When your hopes and your courage neglect you
And no arm long enough to lend a hand
When your road seems like any other
Cold and dry, wonder why
Youve just gotta believe one way or another
Its just gotta be worth one more try
And though the world is spitting venom
And there aint nothing nobody else can do
Simply remember that its all
All up to you
When your hearts been crushed like a baby
When the one you love is walking away
Whats left of you is thinking how just maybe
You might find thats that special something left to say
And that cruel, cruel heaven above you
Let it be soft, just let her go, let her go
Facing it, she just doesnt love you
I know it hurts, lord I know
And though without her, it seems youve got nothing
No matter all the heavy heartache youve been through
Truth of the matter, though its hard to swallow
Its still all up to you
Up to you
I know sometimes the answer aint easy
Sometimes its hard enough to carry on
But I know somewhere, somebody needs me
If the entire loving universe was gone
All that Im saying is that pain comes from you
From deep inside, dont run and hide
Unto thine own self you must be true
If youve ever laughed or ever cried
Now you could say Ive had one too many
You could say Ive had one too few
Either way, you know its okay
Id live on to fight just one more day
Call it a matter of foolish pride
But at least I could say that at least I tried
Once and forever, its still all up to you