But I Did Not

Would I be awakened where the wrong side renders? (But I did not) Would I be dangling toward demise? (But I did not) Forgettin' about the innocent splendors (But I did not) And rage blindin' my eyes (But I did not) Could I've slouched into deception? (But I did not) Could I've just made it make more sense? (But I did not) Accept the devilish invitation? (But I did not) Should I just sit upon this fence? No, I won't let go Take in the Herald, I hear a-harkin' 'Gainst the bone-yard, hounds are barkin' Almost went to bed just hating it (But I did not) Almost managed to manifest (But I did not) Tormented by stating it (But I did not) A situation so self-obsessed (But I did not) I felt like burnin' down the home (But I did not) Felt like buyin' me a gun (But I did not) Felt like I was all alone (But I did not) Felt like taking it all on the run No, I won't let go Takin' in the Herald, I hear a-harkin' 'Gainst the bone-yard, hounds are barkin' People just smilin' at the sun shining (But I did not) Seein' the dark clouds' silver lining (But I did not) Hearing the happy children a-chirpin' (But I did not) Sacrifice, sometimes, is just timing (But I did not) Feel so much you can't stand it (But I did not) Feel the love that lives inside it (But I did not) Realize that life is but a minute (But I did not) 'Til I finally found you in it No, I won't let go Against the hauntin' howls a-hounding Give it all a god-almighty pounding Take in the Herald, I hear a-harkin' Against the bone-yard, hounds are barkin' Mmm-mmm-mmm Mmm-mmm, mmm-mmm Mmm-mmm-mmm Mmm-mmm, mmm-mmm Mmm-mmm-mmm