[Verse 1]
Something's there in the distance
Got me calling for help
Don't know where I'm destined to go
I light up a fire, erase the effect
It's the middle of the night and I'm all alone

[Pre-Chorus]
I better toughen up, oh no
I better toughen up, things will get me along
'Cause there's something in the night, something is there
I know it can break me apart

[Chorus]
Treading water in the dark
To keep my head above my heart
Facing all my fears tonight
Don't wanna hide no more in the dark

[Verse 2]
A creature in the making is taking a shape
It's a form that I've seen before
It feels so familiar but still so rare
Wanna stay, but it shakes me to the core

[Pre-Chorus]
I better toughen up, oh no
I better toughen up, get this under control
'Cause there's nothing in the shadows, nothing is there
I know it won't break me apart
[Chorus]
Treading water in the dark
To keep my head above my heart
Facing all my fears tonight
Don't wanna hide no more in the dark

[Bridge]
I better toughen up, oh no
I better toughen up, oh no, no, no, no, no
Treading water in the dark
I don't wanna hide, hide, hide, hide

[Chorus]
Treading water in the dark
To keep my head above my heart
Facing all my fears tonight
Don't wanna hide no more in the dark
Treading water in the dark
To keep my head above my heart
Facing all my fears tonight
Don't wanna hide no more in the dark