What’s It Gonna Take

written by: Sarah McLachlan

Lyrics

Since I was a girl
Dreamed of a different life
Far away in the lights
But now I’m here
Staring into the face of the unknown

And who was I to think I could fool them
When I don’t even know who I am?
What’s it gonna take to make me worthy
What’s it’s gonna take to make me strong
I don’t have much to give
I’ve only just begun to live

So how do I become somebody new?
How do I begin to make it happen
How will I believe and see this through?
When I feel so unready
And I feel so alone?

Back on solid ground
My head is spinning round
My heart is in two different worlds
But here I stand
Wondering where I fit into this madness

I thought when I was home I’d see clearly
But there’s so much I don’t understand
What’s it’s gonna take to lift the darkness
What’s it’s gonna take to light my way?
I have so much to give
I’ve only just begun to live

So how do I begin my life anew?
How do I begin to make this happen
How do I believe and see this through?
‘Cause I feel like I’m ready
But I still feel unsure?

 

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Track length: 3:34

 

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– Written for the musical King Kong.

 

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