By Your Side

I wasn't myself for so many years it seemed Cold and confused my mind lost in the shadows When I awoke I could see so much clearer Held high it seems I won't be there to hear her And I won't be by your side No way of knowing And I won't be by your side Well, I'll take my chances In this place I was left for dead Held down and mocked by all eyes watching Now free, well I'll be standing much taller What won't kill me makes me stronger And I won't be by your side No way of knowing And I won't be by your side Well, I'll take my chances And I won't be by your side I'm free from your chains And I won't be by your side There's no time to cry And I won't be by your side No way of knowing And I won't be by your side Well, I'll take my chances And I won't be by your side I'm free from you chains And I won't be by your side There's no time to cry