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