You may think it's over, but I don't know
Something deep inside of me just won't let go
Is it love that draws me near or is it fear
Of losing all those beautiful years

You'll never know what you got
Until you finally lose the lot
You'll never appreciate
Until it's taken all away from you

You'll never know what you got
Until you finally lose the lot
You'll never appreciate
Until it's too late

Voices on the outside may have it all worked out
They calculate it, adjudicate it, leave no doubt
But their bitter words fall on frightened ears
And the man on the inside sheds another silent tear

You'll never know what you got
Until you finally lose the lot
You'll never appreciate
Until it's taken all away from you

You'll never know what you got
Until you finally lose the lot
You'll never appreciate
Until it's too late

You'll never know what you got
Until you finally lose the lot
You'll never appreciate
Until it's taken all away from you

You'll never know what you got
Until you finally lose the lot
You'll never appreciate
Until it's too late

(It's too late)
Until it's too late