It's been years since they told her about it   The darkness her body possessed   And the scars are still there in the mirror   Everyday that she gets herself dressed      Though the pain is miles and miles behind her   And the fear is now a docile beast   If you ask her why she is still running   She'll tell you it makes her complete      I run for hope, I run to feel   I run for the truth for all that is real   I run for your mother, your sister, your wife   I run for you and me my friend   I run for life      It's a blur since they told me about it   How the darkness had taken its toll   And they cut into my skin and they cut into my body   But they will never get a piece of my soul      And now I'm still learning the lesson   To awake when I hear the call   And if you ask me why I am still running   I'll tell you I run for us all      I run for hope, I run to feel   I run for the truth for all that is real   I run for your mother, your sister, your wife   I run for you and me my friend   I run for life      And someday if they tell you about it   If the darkness knocks on your door   Remember her, remember me   We will be running as we have before   Running for answers, running for more      I run for hope, I run to feel   I run for the truth for all that is real   I run for your mother, your sister, your wife   I run for you and me my friend      I run for hope, I run to feel   I run for the truth for all that is real   I run for your mother, your sister, your daughter, your wife   For you and me my friend   I run for life      I run for your mother, your sister, your wife   I run for you and me my friend   I run for life