Kinks - Surviving lyrics

Look at us here today Lots of talking with nothing to say And if i seem somewhat afraid I'm surviving, that's all i am I'm surviving to be a better man I'm surviving, that's my plan Just surviving Yesterday, i was sure But today i don't know anymore Thought i was brave till i saw My frightened reflection in a dark corridor Now i'm surviving to be a better man I'm surviving with an emotional plan I'm surviving, so please understand I'm surviving, surviving There are millions of people out there Trying to get by in a world that don't care People smiling through clouds of despair Protecting the wounds until they repair They're surviving the best way they can They are surviving every woman and man Just surviving with an emotion plan So keep surviving Maybe it's my shattered pride That's why i get scared of emotional ties Don't let them in, otherwise You'll smile like a fool But you'll be hurting inside So i'm surviving through the insecurity I am surviving, i got hope inside of me So i'm smiling through all the insanity I'm surviving, surviving I was moved by the way that you said Don't be afraid, i won't leave you for dead You took my soul and mixed up my head You left me alive You should have k**ed me instead Now i'm surviving, that's all i am I'm surviving to be a better man I'm surviving, that's my plan I'm surviving, surviving Surviving