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 grass 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