"If I Fail" lyrics

I don't think I'm that strong
Don't walk away after being hit head-on
It seems my strength is all gone
You could be right, I could be wrong

Oh, if I fail to walk that edge
In the end I crumble for the reasons you've said
I'm well aware of the hounds that wait
When you play with fire in a semi-conscious state

Would you be there to lend me a hold
With your barbershop quarter control
And that anchor of an arm to pull me through the hole
Or would you scream "you know I told you so"?

I don't think I'm that strong
Don't walk away after being hit head-on
It seems my strength is all gone
You could be right, I could be wrong

Oh, if I fail to toe that line
And the reasons seem just a little sublime
It's just I'm not used to the personal attacks
All your friends, they seem such party hacks

Would you be there to hear what I say
You know I want you to be here everyday
But there's something wrong I just can't trace
Somebody seems to have taken my place

I don't think I'm that strong
Don't walk away after being hit head-on
I don't think I'm that strong
Don't walk away after being hit head-on

Only a man at the best of times
You got me feeling slim baby
I can barely walk that line
So I'm sending you
I keep sending you
So I'm sending you
I keep sending you this SOS
Just a desperate telegram
Hello, I'm sinking baby, do you know where I am?
I couldn't help it if I didn't fit into your plans
There's something here that you don't understand

I ain't ready to sell my soul
And I ain't ready to give you control
Well, you made your move and I think that's fine
I'll have to pick it up another time

Well if I was you well I might've done the same
Baby, I won't bitch, honey, I won't complain
Just go your way and I'll see you by the door
Don't wanna talk about it anymore now, baby, because

I don't think that I can make it
Oh, but I ain't gonna fake it