Life Itself Lyrics

There was a time when I was on the run
Not from the law, not from a man with a gun
No it wasn't a woman, scared me half to my death
Wasn't even the devil, it was life itself

I ran through the bottle, and I ran through the pipe
I ran through my money, as I ran day & night
Lord I ran with the devil, as I ran down my health
I ran from my past & my future, I ran from life itself

Now I raise myself tall & I'm turnin' around
I'm facin' the world, and I'm standin' my ground
Gonna keep my head up, take care of myself
My arms open wide to life itself