PRIDE

 

I won't live my life with head in hand in shame

Confront the fears I hold inside and face them like a man

To myself I will be true and bold in the face of danger

This fire in my heart rises and feeds my present anger

 

But these raging flames could become my bane if I'm easily consumed

I'm pure of heart so it's time I start withstanding my

doom

 

(chorus 1)

I don't want to fight but I'll strike with all my might

I won't give in

My life is occupied....I don't want to die

Before I live

 

I'm not alone but I'm on my own to do the best I can

I will ride forth, so here I am, and this is where I'll stand

I wll let my presence be known, not knowing what's ahead

Here in these cold and desolate lands

 Ah! confusion between life and death

 

This heart of mine lets in sunshine on this cloudy day

But no one here can help me now, my heroes themselves need saved!

 

(chorus 2)

I'll just be myself, I'm not everyone else

I won't give in

My life is my pride, I don't want to die

I want to live

 

Proud I stand as a naked man, I've got nothing to hide

Which I appreciate, don't underestimate

The strength of foolish pride

 

(chorus 1)

(chorus 2)

 

I don't want to die.....I want to live

 

 

 

Copyright 1998  (Robert West