sometimes life can be a burden trying to stay one step ahead i feel the world upon my shoulder each time i m standing out on the edge and my hopes have all deserted me like they washed away in the sand and it s hurting my pride trying to survive but i know i stand a chance when you lay your hands oh yeah cause it s the only thing i have that still makes sense give me love and affection keep telling me show me the way lift me up from the shadows will you take me away to a better place you re by my side to turn the tide until the suffering fades when life is getting me down getting me down i m close to defeat come and lay your hands on me feel this road is getting longer now and i m too far away from home still i gotta keep on moving on but i can t do it on my own baby keep my head above water help me swim for my life cause the game is getting harder the strain is getting stronger and i can only face the fire when you lay your hands oh yeah cause it s the only thing i have that still makes sense  til i m healed again rediscovered my strengths those bitter blues are gone oh gone come and lay your hands on me