have you ever been afraid
to do what comes naturally
as if all you ever believed
let you down too often

and if i seem aimless
then please excuse my caution
but i don't know where to begin
i don't know if this is the time
to try again

and when i close my eyes
i can almost see myself
standing

have you ever been afraid
to do what comes easily
as if all you ever conceived
was never quite certain

and if i seem anxious
then please excuse my tension
but i can't wait much longer
i hope that this is the time
to try again

and when i close my eyes
i can almost see myself
kneeling

one step forward
one step backward
either way
it's chance i take
but i can't find
the courage in me
to face this alone

one step into light
one step into night
either way
it's a choice i make
but i can't find
the courage in me
to face this alone

and if i seem reckless
the please excuse my conviction
but i know what i must do
i know that this is the time
to try again

and when i close my eyes
i can almost see myself
praying