What am I here for,
Living in mis'ry,
Now that you've gone from my heart?
That was my fear for
You were my future
There was no reason to part.
'Till I hope you change your mind
And that somehow you will find
You are meant to be my own
I'll be lost if I'm alone
I know that you remember
All that you told me
Times when you hold me so tight
How could you grieve me
Knowing your love is my light
How could you leave me
In your ear that should be
Thoughts of your return to me
I will be happy
Patiently waiting
Knowing then, that's why I'm here.
Lena Horn (vers.)
What am I here for?
What am I here for?
What does my living all mean?
Where am I going?
What am I doing?
What is this pause in between?
Wonder why you wonder,
bout tomorrow morn?
Every day's a new day.
It'll come sure as you're born.
What am I here for?
What am I here for?
Maybe I'm doing it now.
Where do I come from?
Where am I going?
Ain't none of my business no-how.
What's the use of wonderin?
Long as you're alive.
Well what am I here for?
I know what I'm here for.
I'm just along for the ride.