I spent my life stumbling down this road that I must travel And I spent my time chasing dreams that never did unravel I've seen the light in the darkness And I've seen the clouds roll away I am not leaving now Faced the prairie darkness, seen the cold wind howl I cannot take my bow 'Til I've stated the reason for the hope I found I am not leaving now I run this race with weary feet and a heart that's newly branded And I set my face to the east and so far I'm still standin' Though I'm afraid of the silence (Well) I am not running away I am not leaving now Faced the prairie darkness, seen the cold wind howl I cannot take my bow 'Til I've stated the reason for the hope I found I am not leaving now (Well) I believe there is a prize awaitin' Those who will finish strong I could stand around here debating Or take my cross and carry on for I I spent my life stumbling down this road that I must travel I spent my time chasing dream that never did unravel Though I'm afraid of the silence I am not running away I am not leaving now Faced the prairie darkness, seen the cold wind howl I cannot take my bow 'Til I've stated the reason for the hope I found I am not leaving now