But I Did Not

Embracing Life's Turmoil: Howe Gelb's Reflective Journey
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Lyrics

Would I be awakened where the wrong side renders?

Contemplating awakening in a situation where the wrong choices prevail.

would I be a dangling toward demise?

Wondering if one would be hanging on the brink of destruction.

forgetting about the innocent splendors?

Considering ignoring the beauty of innocence and being blinded by rage.

and rage blinding my eyes?

Reflecting on the possibility of anger obscuring clear vision.

could have slouched into deception

Could have embraced deception or taken a misleading path.

could have just made it make more sense

Could have chosen a path that makes more logical sense.

accept the devilish invitation?

Contemplating accepting a tempting and devilish invitation.

should I just sit upon this fence?

Considering whether to remain indecisive or neutral.

{CHORUS} no, I won?t let go

Refusing to let go of a situation or emotion.

take in the herald I hear a harking

Acknowledging and absorbing a notable proclamation or announcement.

against the bone yard hounds a barking

Hearing the sounds of danger or threat from a graveyard.

almost went to bed hating it

Almost going to bed while harboring resentment.

almost managed to manifest

Nearly succeeding in bringing something into existence.

tormented by stating it

Tormented by expressing or stating something, likely negative.

a situation so self obsessed

Describing a self-centered and troubling situation.

felt like burning down the home

Feeling an intense desire to destroy one's home.

felt like buying me a gun

Experiencing a strong urge to acquire a gun.

felt like I was all alone

Sensing a profound sense of loneliness.

felt like taking it all on the run

Feeling compelled to escape or run away from everything.

{CHORUS}

Reiterating the refusal to let go of a situation or emotion.

people just smiling at the sun shining

Observing people finding joy in the sunlight.

seeing the dark clouds? silver lining

Noticing positivity even in challenging situations.

hearing the happy children a chirping

Hearing the sounds of happy children, possibly as a contrast to personal struggles.

sacrifice sometimes is just timing

Suggesting that sacrifices are sometimes a matter of timing.

feel so much you can?t stand it

Experiencing overwhelming emotions that are difficult to endure.

feel the love that lives inside it

Feeling the presence of love within those intense emotions.

realize that life is but a minute

Realizing the brevity of life, describing it as a fleeting minute.

until I finally found you in it

Discovering meaning and purpose in life through a significant connection.

no, I won?t let go

Reaffirming the decision not to let go of a situation or emotion.

against the haunting howls a hounding

Confronting persistent and haunting challenges or threats.

give it all a god almighty pounding

Giving everything a powerful and forceful effort.

{CHORUS}

Repeating the refusal to let go, emphasizing determination.

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