Been good, been bad, got worse, got better
I feel I know myself when i'm looking in the mirror
Been hurt, been loved - I'm scarred, not bitter
I am an angel with the knowledge of a sinner
But what do I do, and how should I be?
When I look at myself, I can only see me

I need a little patience

Been hard, been soft, been both, been neither
Above it all, I am only a survivor
Been down,been low, got up, got higher -
We are only human, all just liars
So I wait for the day when I open my eyes
And I look to myself, but it's no big surprise

I need a little patience

Well i'm sitting here and sinking and i'm on the '8th floor
And i'm thinking do I jump or should I stay around for more?
I watch my friends get bigger and get better and get richer
But i'm not bitter
Time is ticking ticking ticking ticking ticking on with a vengeance
I want it all
I want it all

I need a little patience