Lyrics
We walk a careful line
We navigate a delicate balance
'Tween strangers killing time
Between strangers idly passing time
And me dragging by my nose
I'm feeling burdened and led along
I hope heaven's just as good
I hope the afterlife is as positive as we imagine
Like we all think it should
Don't be disheartened
Don't let your head hang low
Don't let despair overwhelm you
Some things you can't unsay
Some words can't be unsaid
Wouldn't want to anyway
And maybe it's better that way
Some things you can't unknow
Some knowledge can't be undone
Just try not to choke
Try not to be overwhelmed
On the words caught in your throat
By the words stuck in your throat
And don't let your head hang low
Don't succumb to despair
Don't give up your hope
Hold on to hope
All the same don't let it grow
But don't let it become consuming
Don't let your tears show
Keep your emotions hidden
Stand tall tie up your coat
Stand tall and be strong
Walk proud and calm and slow
Walk with pride, be calm, and deliberate
And don't let your head hang low
Don't succumb to despair
The ugly restless crowd
The unruly, anxious crowd
Cries and shouts way too loud
Cries and shouts excessively
And much too dense to show
Too dense to reveal their true selves
Won't you climb the sycamore
Climb the sycamore tree
'Cause I can't see him anymore
Because I can't see him anymore
And don't let your head hang low
Don't succumb to despair
Too covered up with shame
Feeling heavily burdened by shame
To find some other way
Unable to find an alternative
To turn yourself to stone
Turning oneself emotionally numb
It'll never let you win
Defeat is inevitable unless you confront it
Unless you breathe it in
Embrace the challenge
So don't let your head hang low
Don't succumb to despair
Spin the wheels watch 'em roll
Engage in life's challenges
All along the gravel road
Travel along the rough path
By the woods where we would go
Through the woods, reminiscent of shared experiences
I will remember you
I'll remember you as you'd wish
As you would want me to
Remembering you in a way that honors your memory
So don't let your head hang low
Don't succumb to despair
I will remember you
I'll remember you as you'd wish
As you would want me to
Remembering you in a way that honors your memory
Don't let your head hang low
Don't succumb to despair
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