[Verse 1: Brendan Frey]

Tear down the foundation of what you built

Illuminate my thoughts and make peace with this guilt

[Refrain: Brendan Frey]

Fear has kept me here

It's never been so fucking clear

[Chorus: Brendan Frey]

Afraid to leave and ashamed to be honest

Sacrificed my youth

Made me believe something I never wanted

Now I see the truth

[Verse 2: Brendan Frey]

This weight has taken its toll

On my heavy heart and broken soul

I've never felt so alone

[Refrain: Brendan Frey]

Fear has kept mе here

It's nevеr been so fucking clear

(So fucking clear)

[Chorus: Brendan Frey]

Afraid to leave and ashamed to be honest

Sacrificed my youth (My youth)

Made me believe something I never wanted

Now I see the truth (The truth)

Afraid to leave and ashamed to be honest

Sacrificed my youth (My youth)

Made me believe something I never wanted

Now I see the truth (The truth)

[Bridge: Andy Cizek]

Fear has kept me here

Left me so fucking jaded and alone

I felt the slow decay

Of all I've ever known

[Pre-Chorus: Brendan Frey]

Afraid to leave and ashamed to be honest

(Afraid to leave)

[Chorus: Both]

Afraid to leave and ashamed to be honest

Sacrificed my youth (My youth)

Made me believe something I never wanted

Now I see the truth (The truth)

Afraid to leave and ashamed to be honest (Ashamed to be honest)

Sacrificed my youth (My youth)

Made me believe something I never wanted (That I never wanted)

Now I see the truth

[Refrain: Brendan Frey]

Fear has kept me here

It's never been so fucking clear