Stuck To My Guns
Choosing Paths: A Reflection on Regret and Resilience
Lyrics
I could've had the big door prize
I missed out on a significant reward or opportunity
I could've had it all
I could have achieved everything
If I'd had taken it by the reins
If I had taken control and acted decisively
If I'd have run with the ball
If I had pursued the goal with determination
I didn't do it for the glory or the money
I didn't do it for fame or wealth
That's for sure
Emphasizing that material gain was not the motivation
I got lost in the thick of it all
I became deeply involved in the complexity of the situation
And there ain't no cure
No solution or remedy is available
And when the top of that mountain was there in my sights
When success was within reach
My name up there blazing in bright neon lights
Visualizing personal success and recognition
I should have stuck to my guns
I should have remained true to my principles
Instead of sticking to yours
Instead of adhering to your principles
I should have never cut and run
I shouldn't have abandoned my commitment
I should have followed that cause
I should have pursued that noble cause
My guns aren't loaded
My principles or values are not aggressive
They don't fight wars and revolutions
They are not suited for wars or revolutions
Hear me, stay near me and care for me
Asking for support and affection
I guess it's just the way things go
Accepting the natural course of events
It was never meant to be
It was not destined to happen
Just a way of letting me know
It served as a revelation
It's all down to me
The responsibility falls on me
I never asked you for the whole world
I didn't ask for everything
I only took what I deserved
I only took what I earned or deserved
I maybe lost my heart somewhere
I may have lost my passion or enthusiasm
I maybe lost my nerve
I may have lost my courage or boldness
I'm late in arriving and I missed that gravy train
I missed an opportunity and arrived late
When I should have been driving
I should have been in control
I turned my head away
I looked away when I should have faced it
I should have stuck to my guns (stuck to my guns)
I should have stayed true to my principles (repeat)
Instead of sticking to yours
Instead of following your principles (repeat)
I should have never cut and run (never cut and run)
I shouldn't have abandoned my commitment (repeat)
I should have followed that cause
I should have pursued that noble cause (repeat)
My guns aren't loaded
Reiterating that personal values are not combative
They don't fight wars and revolutions
They are not meant for wars or revolutions (repeat)
Hear me, stay near me and care for me
Repeating the plea for support and care
I should have stuck to my guns (stuck to my guns)
Reiterating the need to adhere to personal principles
Instead of sticking to yours (said, sticking)
Instead of conforming to someone else's principles
I should have never cut and run (never cut and run)
Regretting the decision to abandon commitment (repeat)
I should have followed that cause
Emphasizing the importance of pursuing a noble cause (repeat)
I should have stuck to my guns (stuck to my guns)
Stressing the importance of adhering to personal principles (repeat)
Instead of sticking to yours
Instead of conforming to someone else's principles (repeat)
I should have never cut and run (never cut and run)
Regretting the decision to abandon commitment (repeat)
I should have followed that cause
Emphasizing the importance of pursuing a noble cause (repeat)
I should have stuck to my guns
Emphasizing the need to adhere to personal principles (repeat)
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