How much pain is a heart made to hold How long's the chain made from a handful of gold How many times do you need to be told How many tears will a bottle release How many years do you serve 'til you're free How long can you stare - until you finally see Well you may never find the answer my friend But you gotta take that chance once again You just might get things right this time 'Cos baby your heart never lets you down How many times can you answer the call How long can you stand until you stumble and fall Where do you go when you're backed to the wall How do you live with the secrets you hide How much can you give 'til you're empty inside How can you tell the truth from the lies