Fears of the Past Lyrics

We sit down to make a fire with the brush we collected

Happy with our progress, beyond what we expected

I rustle the brush together, arrange the twigs into a sprig

My mind weighing heavy, and I take another swig

And remember the days of ole' drinking and laughing

When I'd stay out all night frolicking with lasses

Ecstatic at the time, that this would happen again

So much to look forward to with the college years ahead

Rising blood pressure, stealing glances

I must make the most of it, so very few chances

Leave my fears behind, put my pride on the line

This risk is a mine with many treasures to find

On the bottle those days I was leaning pretty hard

When wishing wells were possible and I could still be a star

But scared to make a mistake. There were always fears

Fears of failing, being ostracized by peers

Of letting people down, these fears would contain me

To which others would approve, I'd adhere my behavior

But rarely molding to actions that benefit

Often perilously pushing myself to the limit

Rising blood pressure, stealing glances

I must make the most of it, so very few chances

Leave my fears behind, put my pride on the line

This risk is a mine with many treasures to find

She sits next to me and clings on my sweater

Our time on this journey has brought us together

From intoxicated blood, the confidence rose in me

Using the cold as an excuse to pull her close to me

Rising blood pressure, stealing glances

I must make the most of it, so very few chances

Leave my fears behind, put my pride on the line

This risk is a mine with many treasures to find

Rising blood pressure, stealing glances

I must make the most of it, so very few chances

Leave my fears behind, put my pride on the line

This risk is a mine with many treasures to find