I've got a life
Though it refuses to shine
I've got a life it ain't over
I've got a way
It's the only things that's mine

All I'm asking for is tenderness
A little tenderness
Ooh, it's a cruel place
You never asked to be here

Nobody cares and no ones gonna help you now
It's dog eat dog the human race
The only thing they'll do is hate you
Such a crime to be unkind
Turn your cheek, pretend you're blind

I've got a life
Though it refuses to shine
I've got a life it ain't over
It ain't over

I've got a way
It's the only thing that's mine
All im asking for is tenderness
Tenderness
I've got a life
Though it refuses to shine
I've got a life it ain't over
It ain't over

I've got a way
It's the only thing that's mine
All I'm asking for is tenderness
Be strong now baby
Gotta be strong now baby
Gotta be strong!