I step to the mark,
Knowing it’s not that smart,
But you see in my eyes,
I’d rather that it was I.
So I block your path,
And this smile may be my last,
Let come, what may,
For I shall not sway today.
Not for the one I love,
I swear I won’t give up.
If standing here until its morning,
Is what I must do, then I guess I will,
I’d rather absorb it myself.
I’ll let you pound away, till my blood’s pouring,
I won’t step aside, I’ma hold still,
I’d rather absorb it myself,
And if I fall down,
I’ll just get up off the ground,
In my heart I’m strong,
And love helps me to hold on.
I’m sure he thinks I’m insane,
Putting myself through pain,
And if he knew there was a chance,
He could stop me, things would be different.
But for the one I love,
My life is not enough.
If on my knees, I guess I’m crawling,
And I won’t break down if I’ve lost my hope,
I’d rather absorb it myself.
And if hit hard, I must be falling,
But that doesn’t mean that I can’t cope.
I’d rather absorb it myself.
