I have to live with myself and so
I want to be true for myself to know
Hoping to be able as days go by
To look myself straight in the eye
I don't want to stand in the setting sun
Hating myself for the things I've done
I want to leave this world with my head erect
Deserving all of man's respect
For here in the struggle between fame and self
I only want to like myself
It hurts to look at myself and know
I'm no more than a bluff, an empty show
I lied and I cheated, but can no longer deny
There is a narrow path to glory, and love must be our guide
Without love in our Heart, we are filled with hate
Lonely and bitter, facing a terrible fate
Whatever may happen the rest of my days
I pray the Lord will hear this plea
Save me from myself, and set my conscious free