From every rooftop they are crying out

I don't know how, but it all starts to sound the same to me

And when these fields are overrun with children

Dodging dropping bombs, yeah

Your flags all look the same to me

And all I wanted was the chance to know your name

But helplessly I stood there as the world ripped you away

Even if you're traveling at the speed of light

Circling the sun two thousand times

I will follow you into its light

This time it's personal

And even if the air's too thin to breathe

I will be the solace that you seek

I've never let a damn thing get to me

But this time it's personal

This time it's personal

And don't run from the person you've become

From the lines that you have drawn

And don't forget where you come from

Hey, don't look away

Stand up, chum, now show your face

Stand your ground, now come what may

Say what you came here to say

How could I let you slip away?

Even if you're traveling at the speed of light

Circling the sun two thousand times

I will follow you into its light

This time it's personal

And even if the air's too thin to breathe

I will be the solace that you seek

I've never let a damn thing get to me

But this time it's personal

This time, this time

Hey!

In everyone, in every place

I hear your voice, I see your face

But from my hands, you slipped away

Even if your traveling at the speed of light

Circling the sun two thousand times

I will follow you into its light

This time it's personal

And even if the air's too thin to breathe

I will be the solace that you seek

I've never let a damn thing get to me

But this time it's personal

This time, this time