This Time It's Personal
From every rooftop they are crying out
I don't know how, but it
All starts to sound the same to me
And when these fields are overrun
With children with children dodging dropping bombs
Yeah, your flags all look the same to me
And all I wanted was the chance to know your name
But helplessly I stood there as the world ripped you away
Even if you're travelling at the speed of light
Circling the sun two thousand times
I will follow you into its light
This time it's personal
Even if the Earth's too thin to breathe
I will be the solace that you seek
I've never let a damn thing get to me
But this time it's personal
This time it's personal
And don't run from the person you've become
From the lines that you have drawn
And don't forget where you come from
And don't walk away
Stand up tall now, show your face
Stand you ground now come what may
Say what you came here to say
I cannot let you slip away
Even if you're travelling at the speed of light
Circling the sun two thousand times
I will follow you into its light
This time it's personal
Even if the Earth's too thin to breathe
I will be the solace that you seek
I've never let a damn thing get to me
But this time it's personal
This time, this time
Hey
In everyone, in every place
I hear your voice I see your face
Well, from my hands you slipped away
Even if you're travelling at the speed of light
Circling the sun two thousand times
I will follow you into its light
This time it's personal
Even if the Earth's too thin to breathe
I will be the solace that you seek
I've never let a damn thing get to me
But this time it's personal
This time, this time