The World We Know

[Verse 1]
Open your eyes to the world, the very first time
I see the brightness in yours that is gone from mine
The fullness of light just held in the palm of my hands
And slowly it fades as everything changes; it won't come back again

[Chorus]
No, I don't want your innocent heart to
Feel all this pain and heartache
I can't shelter you from the wrong
But I can be there when you fall
I don't want your innocent eyes to
See all that I have to do
To protect you from it all
This is just the world we know
Whoa-oh
The world we know

[Verse 2]
Don't turn around 'cause time will steal every breath
Take hold of my hand and swear that you won't forget
And don't let fear hold you back from moments like these
Open your eyes to what you can believe
No, it's not life or death, just everything in between

[Chorus]
No, I don't want your innocent heart to
Feel all this pain and heartache
I can't shelter you from the wrong
But I can be there when you fall
I don't want your innocent eyes to
See all that I have to do
To protect you from it all
This is just the world we know
This is just the world we know
This is just the world we know
This is just the world we know
Whoa-oh
This is just the world we know
This is just the world we know
This is just the world we know

[Outro]
This is the world we know
Trading your mind and eyes
Give up your damaged souls
This is the world we know
Trading your lies for ears that can hear
Make you find hope inside your darkest fears