Standing still

Gratitude, the excuse for standing still
Fear, the lead around my feet
Comfortable in my present state
Or afraid that I won't be able to stand the heat?

Living each day with eyes wide shut
Opportunities as substantial as smoke
Thanking god for what I have
Lips sealed for dreams unspoke

Sands of time slip through my grasp
All I have, is it enough?
Aspirations mumur under my skin
But is it fragile or resistantly tough?

Knowing I could be so much more
Safety shrouds me from gambled chances
Doubt the poison rope binding my hands
Blindfolded from passing chances

It's never easy
Knocked down, hit the dust
Pick up the pieces
Don't know who to trust
Stumble from one trial to the next
Life's not meant to be hard
Is this just a test?

Throwing yourself into each day
Never know what's the right thing to say
Every joy has it's own price to pay
Every rose slowly fades to grey

But you're not alone, I'll hold your hand
I'll hold you up as you drown in the sand
Just don't let go, because I need someone too
I can't live without you

We've travelled a path that's led us right here
We've walked on glass, torn through our fear
Whoever said that love would be calm waters
I'm battered by stormy seas

But no matter what life throws in our way
Right by your side I promise I'll stay

Just don't let go, because I need someone too
I can't live without you