I Lost the First Round

I hear a voice in my mind
Telling me it will turn out fine
Now I can't lie
Won't even try
It worries me all the time

A vision I had at night
My hands covering my eyes
Because right there
Trembling, I
Knew that I
Couldn't stand the sight

Is there a sacrifice that I can make?
Tell me is there a risk that I have to take?
Please don't tell me to let it die
For my own sake

Naturally I prefer to be intertwined
Rather than being left behind
I hold that thought
I hold it tight
Cause I'm not scared
I am terrified

This whole thing, this enterprise
Can almost hear you say
You've lost your mind
But when you are both mean and kind
It's not odd, just well designed

Is there a sacrifice that I can make?
Tell me is there a risk that I have to take?
Please don't tell me to let it die
For my own sake

When your days start and end with a tear
Do something, try something
Reach out and take my hand
I'll walk with you

I know
I've lost the first round
I have yet to reach the high ground