I've tried and I've waited so long They say patience and will make you strong but I've wanted and wished for it longed for it prayed for it; the scent of the innocent. Each time I walked through that door hoping to see what I'm for I ironed my shirt and I polished my shoes and I kissed all the feet of the world Show me the times when I fail give me the strength to be frail to ask and receive to trust when in need when I've tried and I've waited so long I've tried and I've waited so long