[Verse 1: Dave Pirner]
You live your life
You go day by day
Like nothing can go wrong
Then scars are made
They're changing the game
You learn to play it hard
And I know you wish for more
And I know you try
And I hope you realize
You know the time is right
[Chorus: Dave Pirner]
The whole world is watching when you rise
The whole world is beating for you right now
Your whole life is flashing for your eyes
It's all in this moment that changes all
What are you waiting for?
What are you fighting for?
Cause time's always slipping away
The whole world is watching
Yeah, the whole world is watching you when you rise
[Verse 2: Dave Pirner]
You build your walls
And break them away
Cause that is what it takes
You've saved yourself
You've found who you are
That never goes away
And I know you wish for more
And I know you try
And I hope you realize
You know the time is right
[Chorus: Dave Pirner]
The whole world is watching when you rise
The whole world is beating for you right now
Your whole life is flashing for your eyes
It's all in this moment that changes all
What are you waiting for?
What are you fighting for?
Cause time's always slipping away
The whole world is watching
Yeah, the whole world is watching you when you rise
Ohhhh ohhh
[Verse 3: Dave Pirner]
Your sacrifice goes through your mind
But nothing is wasted
You've made it now
You'll rise again
Breaking out
Each step that you've taken
You've paid the price
[Chorus: Dave Pirner]
The whole world is watching
The whole world is watching
Yeah, the whole world is watching you when you rise
What are you waiting for?
What are you fighting for?
Cause time's always slipping away
The whole world is watching
Yeah, the whole world is watching you when you rise