Been caught in a downpour of a rain of stones I felt like an exile in the world I had known So I sought the shelter of my own soul And stayed inside I found no comfort in placing blame I saw the hope that lay just beyond the pain The past is a prison and I won't wear those chains And I won't hide, oh no I will be here, I will be strong I'll face my fears when the night is long And still go on I will be brave, I will be bold Follow my faith to a higher road And I'm not there yet but I will be, oh yeah I could choose to keep my feet upon the beaten path Never cross the open field for the one snake in the gra** But I'd rather risk my heart then never get the chance To find my way, to find my way I will be here, I will be strong I'll face my fears when the night is long And still go on I will be brave, I will be bold Follow my faith to a higher road And I'm not there yet but I will be Oh yeah, I will be here, I will be strong I'll face my fears when the night is long And still go on I will be brave, I will be bold Follow my faith to a higher road And I'm not there yet but I will be I will be here, I will be strong I'll face my fears when the night is long I will be brave, I will be bold Follow my faith to a higher road I will be here, I will be strong I'll face my fears when the night is long I will be brave, I will be