Lyric

I thought I had to leave it

Somewhere behind the trees

Like only fearless people

Were allowed to cross the street

But morning touched the gravel

And did not ask for proof

My coat was full of shaking

And I was moving too

Fear Walked Beside Me

Quiet as my breath

It did not pull me backward

It only knew the depth

Of every road I avoided

Of every door I passed

Of every time I waited

For courage that would last

Maybe strength is not silence

Maybe brave is not clean

Maybe I can carry this

And still become free

Step by step

I am still going

Heart not calm

But still my own

Cold road, soft light

Hands still open

I can be afraid

And not turn home

The trees did not forgive me

Because I had not failed

The sky did not require

A fearless face unveiled

I let the trembling stay there

I let the breath come late

If I could not feel ready

I could still choose the gate

There is room on this road

For the part of me that shakes

There is room for the old life

And the step my body takes

Step by step

I am still going

Heart not calm

But still my own

Cold road, soft light

Hands still open

I can be afraid

And not turn home

I do not have to conquer

What came to keep me near

Some feelings are companions

Some warnings are sincere

But I am not their prisoner

I am not made of stone

I can listen to the trembling

And still walk on my own

Step by step

I am still going

Heart not calm

But still my own

Cold road, soft light

Hands still open

I can be afraid

And not turn home