[Verse 1]
I've seen the heart of darkness
Let's just say I crossed over that line
Held hands with the hopeless
In too deep on that ride, went around one more time

[Pre-Chorus]
When you're standin' on the edge, you don't look down
'Til you're ready and willin' to fly

[Chorus]
Now I'm one step closer
With my arms open wide, yeah
I'm one step closer
And I'm willin' to try this time

[Verse 2]
I hitched a ride with forgiveness
In that river of emotion, I went down a third time
I spent the night with the livin'
Took a chance, looked inside, didn't know who I'd find

[Pre-Chorus]
Standin' on the corner of hello and goodbye
All alone, it's there, I made up my mind
[Chorus]
Yeah, I'm one step closer
With my arms open wide, yeah
I'm one step closer
And I'm willin' to try

[Bridge]
I'm sick of givin' up
Ooh, with a little luck
I'm gonna get out of here

[Guitar Solo]

[Pre-Chorus]
When you're standing on the edge, you don't look down
'Til you're ready and willin' to fly

[Chorus]
I'm one step closer
With my arms open wide, yeah
I'm one step closer
And I'm willin' to try, yeah
I'm one step closer
Yeah, I'm one step closer