I've storm chased
Along the Oregon coastline
Tried dodging lies and landmines
But that never worked too well
And I've been war-torn
Beaten down and bruised bad
A Northwestern nomad
Crying out for help

So won't you please protect my soul?
All I need is a hand to hold
To drive out the darkness
and leave a little love in its place
And heal this heart you didn't break
Ooh

Well, I've wandered
Desert sands and mountain tops
I tested God and lost a lot
And blamed somebody else
And I got skeletons
They're knocking on my closet door
And I can't hold them back no more
All by myself

So won't you please protect my soul?
All I need is a hand to hold
To drive out the darkness
and leave a little love in its place
And heal this heart you didn't break
Oh, heart you didn't break
Yeah, come on now

(Ooh, ooh)
And I might not deserve what I'm asking for
I burned all my chances, but I'd give my life for one more
I'm begging you down on my knees

So won't you please protect my soul?
All I need is your hand to hold
Please protect my soul
All I need is a hand to hold
To drive out the darkness and leave some love in its place
And heal this heart you didn't break

Oh (ooh)
Heal this heart you didn't break
Ooh, find a little space
And heal this heart you didn't break