Why do we have to fight Why can't spend our time trying I wanna be close to you Keep love from slipping through my hands The words said in anger aimed at someone Are hard to take back once the damage is done Let's stop now As long as we're here alive on this earth I'm gonna love you for all that it's worth And one of these days we're gonna understand why Let's make the most of of our time As long as we're here (yeah) Some people live their lives Holding their fears inside them Afraid to build windows To let the light of the world in They hide in the darkness of self-imposed walls If they could just tear them down they'd have it all As long as we're here alive on this earth I'm gonna love you for all that it's worth And one of these days we're gonna understand why Let's make the most of of our time As long as we're here When you're with me I breathe easy You are my need right now love me As long as we're here I'm gonna love you And one of these days we're gonna understand why As long as we're here alive on this earth I'm gonna love you for all that it's worth And one of these days we're gonna understand why Let's make the most of of our time Oh make the most of our time As long as we're here As long as we're here