If -

If only I was a man of distinction

I might live my life well

I’d be well ahead of those who tried to take me down

‘Stead I gamble my hours

Between those true and those fabled

Wandering blind whether not I’m able

I roam blind

If only I was a man of redemption

I might live my life fair

For the faults I’d have made

I’d have wiped the slate clean

‘Stead I swallow my sins under

Looks of dissent

I make myself scarce and don’t repent

Cause I’ve lied, I have lied too many times

And I roam blind

If only I was a man of courage

I’d throw down my spear

Stake a claim in my ground

And stand before the crowd

I’d be proud, I’d be proud countless times

‘Stead my shoulders they shake

Trying to keep my head tall I

Should’ve run when the others had done

Not be left, not been left behind stranded

And I roam blind