[Verse 1]
I've been held up, I've been run down
I can see quite clearly now
Through those past years
When I played towing the line

[Chorus]
I only ask, that what I feel
Should not be denied me now
As it's been earned, and I have seen
My life belongs to me
My love belongs to who can see it

[Verse 2]
I've lived in fear, I've been out there
I've been around and seen my share
Of this sad world and all the hate that it's stirred

[Chorus]
I only ask that what I know
Should not be denied me now
As it's been learned and I have seen
My life belongs to me
My love belongs to who can see it

[Instrumental Verse]
[Chorus]
I only ask, that what I feel
Should not be denied me now
As it's been earned, and I have seen
My life belongs to me
My love belongs to who can see it

[Outro]
My love belongs to who