Ticking Away

Well, I poured my heart into my hands
But emotion took the best of me and walked away
Now I hang my head and start to cry
I wonder why I had to even wake up today

Then I see what I've waited for
And it makes me smile again
And think about the times I couldn't stand no more
Then I stop to think of you again

I took some chances with my life
But they kept me locked and beaten in the cold outside
And I call you on the telephone
All my bills are paid but there's no dial tone

Then I hear what I've waited for
And it makes me smile again
And think about the times I couldn't take no more
But then I hear your voice again

Then I see what I've waited for
And it makes me smile again
And think about the times I couldn't stand no more
Then I stop to think of you again