I calculated all that was saidnWith pencils and papernUp to my headnTil I'm covered in leadnDid i really think it would work like I planned?nLike I plannednIt's all so badnnWe built this housenOn paper and wordsnThe thought of it breaking sounded absurdnnSo here's to the dreams nWe watch shatter before our eyesnAnd here's to perfectionnLaced with compromisennWe built this housenOn paper and wordsnThe thought of it breaking sounded absurdnUnheard ofnnTake a breath and close your eyesnWalk by faith into the nightnTake a breath and close your eyesnWalk by faith into the night