I was alone before they brought you here Sitting out the storm it's been a heavy year The rain clouds your eyes I can feel your fear I've been hardened by you darling dear Still there are days I long for you I am tough as nails I am a mountaineer I will climb these jagged peaks and leave the valleys for you dear I am a mountaineer You never knew me with my heart open wide Wanting nothing more than to be by your side The rain clouds your eyes I'll say it's justified I'm all torn up Still there are days I long for you I am tough as nails I am a mountaineer I will climb these jagged peaks and leave the valleys for you dear I am a mountaineer I thought I could hold you I thought I could I thought I could hold you I thought I could Still there are days I long for you I am tough as nails I am a mountaineer I will climb these jagged peaks and leave the valleys for you dear I am a mountaineer I am a mountaineer I am a mountaineer