And it's the thousandth time, and it's even bolder Don't be surprised when you get bent over He told ya that you were dying for it Let's have a game on the Teddy Picker Not quick enough, can I have it quicker? Despair to the point will they provoke The

Sweet and lovely sweeter than the roses in May Sweet and lovely heaven must have sent her my way Skies above me never were as blue as her eyes And she loves me, who would want a sweeter surprise When she nestles in my arms so tenderly There's a thrill

Peacekeeper, take your time Wait for the dark of night Soon all the suns will rise Peacekeeper, don't tell why Don't be afraid to fight Love is the sweet surprise When the night is cold and still When you thought you'd had your fill This is not a test,

So look in my eyes, what will you leave behind once you've gone? (so precious) You got what you came for now I think its time to move on (when will you say) But these ghosts come alive like water and wine To them these streets belong My hands are soaking

I was younger than you are now When I was given my first command I led my men straight into a massacre I witnessed their deaths firsthand I made every mistake And felt the shame rise in me And even now I lie awake Knowing history has its eyes on me (whoa)

In the face of change Is when she turned to me and said "I'm not sure anymore?? And there amidst the waves And the cloudless skies That blanket the year before I watch my life wash ashore Have you ever been a part of something That you thought would

Don't be surprised, I will still rise Oh, ye of so little faith Don't doubt it, don't doubt it And the vultures all start circling They're whispering, you're out of time But still, I rise This is no mistake, no accident When you think the final nail is

For your precious love means more to me Than any love could ever be For when I wanted you I was so lonely and so blue For that's what love will do Darling, I'm so surprised, Oh, when I first realized That you were fooling me Darling, they say that our

I guess it isn't surprising I thought that you would surprise me Get on a plane and come find me But instead you suppressed me You know I hate when you're not around I thought that you would surprise me (surprise) Get on a plane and come find me (come

I'm a riser I'm a get up off the ground, don't run and hider When darkness comes to town, I'm a lighter Hey I'm a fighter A get out aliver, of the fire, survivor Lay your pretty head down on my shoulder You don't have to worry anymore This old world is