Cold comfort's all you find Begging for a little peace of mind Keeping one step ahead of defeat Drifting like a notion down the street Oh Mercy, don't be shy Lift my spirits, raise 'em high Bright as a streetlight, louder than love Show me the world I'm dreaming of So far from where I began Chasing the living end A race for the finish line Late though I know that I'm Nearer now Freeway shade Hard luck hearts Side by side Worlds apart Far from where I began Chasing the living end A taste for killing time Lost but I know that I'm Nearer now So far from where I began Chasing the living end A taste for killing time Lost but I know that I'll be found Nearer now Coming 'round Nearer now