Somewhere along the way 
I found the meaning 
Woke up dreaming 
Along the way 
Never quite seems the same 
When you awaken 
And making up for the time 
Is such a price to pay 
Then they take your dream away 
And it just ain't fair 

So help me through the night, mama 
Help me to ease the pain 
And tell me it's alright 
Help me through the night 
Once again 

That's the danger in pretending 
Trying to defend yourself 
From someone else's war 
Don't know what they're fighting for 
And they just don't care 

So help me to see the light, mama 
Open my eyes again 
And tell me it's alright 
Help me through the night 
Once again 
Ooh, defend me