Open your eyes and show me what's inside Let me explain these shuffling feet and tired arms Do up your coat to protect yourself From what has been in the end of all things
Let the wind blow across your face In a sea of smiles you were the only one in tears So they came to lighten my load And they were singing, What was it for? (Repeated)
So look around Mostly the view is beautiful But there's more than just fingertips So in this room separated from the world I'd sell you my own values for the sake of others So hold this glass cos' it keeps cutting me Try to focus on the image of a good guy Try not to cry. And I'm singing.. What was it for? (Repeated)