I’ve been a long time gone, down in a long time sleep
How could I carry on, while I'm bruised so deep
Find the answer on my own, why I’m made of flesh and bone
Browse the oceans, brave the wind, catch the fire, In hell I grinned
Ride the dragon, through the rain, live forever, nothing’s vain
Time's running out and I can't take long, just doing what’s right and I can’t go wrong
Demons on my road, all feeding on my fear
Why life is such a load, what am I doing here
Standing still and I catch my fate, I’m never too old and it’s never too late
Climb the high hills, through the cold, strike the lightning, in search of gold
Tame the tiger, face the snake, cheat the reaper, ain't gonna shake
My heart is pounding and I move right in, the breath of peace comes from within
Determination in the whirl of life, determination again
No hesitation, I’m the sharpest knife, no hesitation, no way
Someday I'd look behind, won’t be scared anymore
When you've been so unkind, when you closed your door
But now you're truly dead and gone, while I party on and on
Walk a tightrope, never fall, push the boundaries, and tear down wall
Daze the crowd , seize the day, embrace the void, no need to pray
The rules are mine and I lead this game, I got rid of my grief, got rid of my shame
Determination in the whirl of life, determination again
No hesitation, I’m the sharpest knife, no hesitation, no way
(Solo)
I’ve been a long time gone, down in a long time sleep
How could I carry on, while I'm bruised so deep……………..
credits
from Spitfire,
released June 26, 2019
Music and Lyrics by Chris Rolling
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