Only For A While

From the bank of the bed to the hospital
I know why the cab is coming
I can't see you
From up the hill to the mouth of the river
I know why the kid is crying
I can't find you
And-oh what a way to live
I know what I could be here for and why
I know what I want
But only for a while
And-oh what a way to live
I know what I could be here for and why
I know what I want
But only for a while
From the back of the room to the alter
I know why the hand is shaken
I can't hold you
Top of the tree to the cradle of branches
I know why the bow is breakin'
Oh I need you
And-oh what a way to live
I know what I could be here for and why
I know what I want
But only for a while
And-oh what a way to live
I know what I could be here for and why
I know what I want
But only for a while
And-oh what a way to live
I know what I could be here for, and why
I know what I want
But only for a while