man against the world lyrics

Have you ever walked alone at night
Like a man against the world?
No one takes your side
A boat against the tide

When your faith is shaken, you start to break
And your heart can't find the words
Tossed upon the sand
I give you a man against the world

All the people cheer 'til the end is near
And the hero takes a fall
Then they'll drag you through the mud
You're only flesh and blood

Now I have walked the path from dark to light
And they've yet to come to terms
Alone I take my stand
I'm only a man against the world

But love like a distant reminder
It tugs at my shoulder, it calls me home
I shout, "Can a single voice carry
Will I find sanctuary within your arms?"

Someday when the answer's clearer
Someday when I even the score
You'll reach and you'll find me near you
Right beside you, forevermore

But for now I'll walk the night alone
Like a man against the world
A brand new day will shine
Through the avalanche of time

Now the road's grown long but the spirit's strong
And the fire within still burns
Alone I take my stand
I give you a man against the world