if i took a step toward that
i would have to be a brave man
real life doesn't come that easy
if i left behind a fear like this
i believe i'd be a glad man
but would they look at me the same
stepping out on that limb
is not just going to happen
risk is always required
safety is not security
surviving is not reviving
when your soul is slowly dying
requires risk to love for real
requires faith to get something better
requires change to beat the weather
whether you like it or not
lay down that fear
relax that grip
empty your hand if you want
to get a new hold on life
hold on to that neighbor
give more to that stranger
even die for your friends
there's still nothing higher
like it or not
there is risk required
