As I stood in the shade there beside him And as eyes turned to a paler shade of crimson As I felt cold blood waves running down my spine Then I knew he wouldn't return Maybe I should have known Some things we just have to bear I thought I could - still can't I saw it all coming down That's what life's all about Experience the unknown Now I know I'd rather not Fear is our only foe As I stood in the shade there beside them And as eyes run to a brighter shade of blue again With a glimpse of an eye he did understand Then he knew I wouldn't return Maybe I should have known Some things we just have to bear I thought I could - still can't I saw it all coming down That's what life's all about Experience the unknown Now I know I'd rather not Fear is our only foe