You looked a gift horse right in the mouth Reached down its throat, and tore its tongue out Taking bites out of the hand that feeds Now there's nothing left for you when you're most in need You become the heart that pumps the blood of defeat Perceptions of grandeur, when you're wanted the least How can you be so wrong and not see it? Empty words on your tongue with no meaning (I've found a way to carry on) I've found a way to carry on In the absence of you, I'm standing strong Now I've got a chance to right your wrongs And even if you stay, to me you're already gone (To me you're already gone) Nothing to offer So much to lose Can't stand a leash So you fashioned a noose No self-control Left to your devices And yet again you succumb to your vices I prayed you won't fail, but I knew that you would You never rose to the occasion, and I knew you never could Don't try (don't try) To apologize, you're not sorry I see it in your eyes You never bothered to step up to the plate You were nothing, but a second choice in the first place I've found a way to carry on In the absence of you, I'm standing strong Now I've got a chance to right your wrongs And even if you stay, to me you're already gone I won't bow (I won't bow) Or give up now (or give up now) Enough is enough I'm here for war (I'm better now) I'm here for war I've found a way to carry (carry) I've found a way to carry on In the absence of you, I'm standing strong Now I've got a chance to right your wrongs And even if you stay, to me you're already gone I've found a way to carry on In the absence of you, I'm standing strong Now I've got a chance to right your wrongs And even if you stay I'm here for war (I won't bow) I'm here for war