Who can count on help
   out of danger's way
   When we all turn a blind eye?
   How can I watch you go
   With no one watching over?
   Why do I fear for you more
   than my own self
   When it comes down
   to both our lives?
   Because I love you so,
   because I love you so.
   Some people have no one
  
   And some kinds of damage
   can't be undone
  
   (Chorus) Carry this for your own protection
   With a tight throat and a white face
   Take this coward's courage,
   that nothing can stop
   Take this coward's courage,
   nothing can stop
  
   Always the unexpected that
   you can't see
   That will come at you from behind
   When you are not afraid,
   going along your way
   It's a common thing to
   retrace your steps
   When it's too late to
   change your mind
   I can't believe it's safe
   Gambling on someone's hate
   (Repeat Chorus)
   No harm to you must come
   And no one can be
   two places at once
   So carry this