Standing at the Threshold

[Verse 1] You and me created something special You and me, always standing at the threshold Forgive me, I've created a monster The police said that they cannot help your daughter [Chorus] Sometimes it takes a tough man to hide Sing it soft, just like the lullaby I'll fall apart from the inside out And die [Verse 2] Kept my faith from the day that you left With a big old hallelujah carved into my chest You smothered me in images of death Don't play around now, take my life instead [Chorus] Sometimes it takes a strong man to hide Sing it soft, just like the lullaby I'll fall apart from the inside out And die [Outro] Oh, I don't doubt that everything is what you gave me But I've gotta be frank, and baby It just wasn't enough Oh, I