How did I make it to the end of the day When I could see it coming from a mile away? Like a fast car, Headed for a brick wall. The instant shock before a great fall Tension and care, making do on my own If you can't be prepared, gotta live and let go The notion you learn from the hurt beneath your feet The feeling I'm here by the skin of my teeth The people I've been and the proving scars I've gone through life with an open heart Against my will, got forced to move slow Like the rug pulled out, a lift put on hold A little time lost but perspective gained A season of loss to bring positive change Tension and care, making do on my own If you can't be prepared, gotta live and let go The notion you learn from the hurt beneath your feet The feeling I'm here by the skin of my teeth The people I've been and the proving scars I've gone through life with an open heart