We both read the paper We both know that it's wrong But the news makes one of helpless And one of us bold. We've had our ears to the floor for years. I know the signs of fright. One of us fills with regret The other will fight. I would if I could look into her eyes and show Exactly where I'm getting it from. The marks I've made like wounds Are my successes on the earth I turn and she turns with me I love but she won't hear me How can that be? She says, You amaze me How did you get so strong? As if I am older and wiser And she's just old. I would if I could look into her eyes and show Exactly where I'm getting it from. I would if I could ..... I would if I could