Lyrics

Abandon

I did not mean to die young
I did not mean to die young

I tossed my muse in the fireplace
Lost my hope and its saving grace
This malnourished soul wasn’t feelin’ right
Ignored its voice - my choice
Oh hear my plight

I want to dance with wild abandon
Like I used to
I want to dance with wild abandon
Abandon, abandon with you

I did not mean to die young
I did not mean to die young

You begged of me with an outreached hand
to hit the floor with the swingin’ band
My words were short as I declared
I’ve a wounded knee - poor me
I think you cared

I want to dance with wild abandon
Like I used to
I want to dance with wild abandon
Abandon, abandon with you

Won’t toss my muse in the fireplace
(I did not mean to die young)
Or lose my hope and its saving grace
(I did not mean)