I'm a window -- I'm a crutch and I'm a living wage
I'm a coat and I'm a glove and I'm a turning page
I'm a sea wall rising up just to keep your houses dry
But I'm a givin' way -- oh -- I'm a givin' way

I'm the lowered eye -- that allows all arrogance to thrive
I'm the point of light -- that excuses all indifference
I'm the cold wind blowin' hard -- and the shelter warm as well

But I'm a giving way -- oh -- I'm a givin' way
But I'm a giving way -- oh -- I'm a givin' way

I'm the only shade -- in a thousand miles of sun
I'm the one left standing up when the battle is won
I'm the cry that reached your ears - just before the deed was done

But I'm a giving way -- oh -- I'm a givin' way
But I'm a giving way -- oh -- I'm a givin' way

I'm a givin' way