Story Behind The Song

First act closer of the rock opera "The Children of Children".

Song Description

from the rock opera "The Children of Children: A divorced father contemplates suicide, but realizes he has his son to live for, and vows to carry on.

Lyrics

Can I carry on?
Can I win this fight?
I'm on my knees.
No hope in sight,
just endless night...

What can I do, what should I pray?
How do I see beyond this day?
Where do I stand and draw the line?
When do I shout, "No, not this time!",
for all I've left is life?

All we had is gone, all we've ever known.
You destroyed our humble home,
no mercy shown.

God, if you're listening, hear my cry:
give me a reason to survive!
Bind up my life and take me home.
How can I make it on my own,
when all I've left is life?

But wait, am I really alone if I still have my son?
I know he'll be counting on me in battles yet to be won.
He's young, and it's my job to help him grow into a man.
Who better than me to prepare him?
I'm doing the best that I can.
How could I go quietly into the night
knowing how much it would hurt him?
I must teach him to fight!

I may be down, but I'm not out.
There's a long road ahead with no room for doubt.
I must be sure, I must be strong.
I must endure, I must go on.

I will win this fight.
Just look ahead:
new hope in sight
that shines so bright.