However Many Takes It Takes

Go swimming in the deep end

I find out where faith begins

You're waiting for an answer that's acceptable

But the current sweeps you out to sea

And it keeps you guessing helplessly

You're praying for a savior who's exceptional

Someone who'll lift you from your knees

And salve your wounds, hand you the keys

And offer you the kingdom of your dreams

But nothing's ever as it seems

You find yourself farther downstream

Alone, save for the echo of your screams

Ah honey, fairytales are prone to tease

Well candles burn you warm and safe

You lock your door, control your space

And curtains drawn, you think that you're impenetrable

But demons, they don't live outside

They burrow deep where they can hide

Inside us safe, you will still feel vulnerable

You draw a bath and pour some wine

You drink yourself into another time

Well, you feel truly free

The water's rising overhead

And you wake to find yourself in bed

You're gasping for breath, it's hard to breathe

Ah honey, dreams are rarely what they seem

Oh, however many takes it takes

Well, step outside into the sun

Let it dry your eyes and run

Around, feel the warm underneath your skin

The clouds will soon move in again

You can't expect to always win

You've got to take it as it comes

The marching bands and beating drums

Play familiar songs for the alum

We've all got scars, but we don't like to show them

Sometimes it's better to be strong

We all got to be moving on

You've got to walk a million miles

Ah honey, go walk 'em with a smile

Oh, however many takes it takes