for dear life

I'm holding onto you

for dear life

as I walk through a world

of hunger and greed

pain cuts through me

like a jackknife

but you beside me

is all I need

I don't know 

if I can make it through

that is why 

I'm depending on you

I'm sticking close to you

for dear life

I'm afraid I might stumble

afraid I might fall

you shine like a bright star

in the dark night

you are what I've needed

most of all

others have lied, but I know with you

I will see just what is true

I'm holding onto you 

for dear life

that's all I know how to do