I tried to be the perfect soldier I tried to be what everyone said was expected Somehow I was selected Well, my hands were steady, my aim was true But deep inside of my heart I knew That I lacked the will I just couldn't shoot to kill And still she treats me like a human She says she'll still be there I may not be a hero, but I'll be there Because I know she cares I worked hard to be the greatest lover I wanted to be sure that I was her only one That's how I thought it was done But I went too far, assumed too much The need to feel a younger one's touch Seemed important then Oh what a fool I've been And still she treats me like a human (like a human) She says she'll still be there (that she'll be there) I don't quite understand it, she's been too fair 'Cause somehow she cares I guess that's the way it goes, the way that it goes And nobody knows what compels her She's seen my highs and lows and never let go Oh yes she treats me like a human (like a human) She says she'll still be there (that she'll be there) I don't quite understand it, she's been too fair 'Cause somehow she cares I guess that's the way it goes, the way that it goes And nobody knows what compels her She's seen my highs and lows and never let go And when the world has turned its back on me I won't have to feel alone 'Cause I know she cares