Rather Have Loved by Theresa Lindell Lyrics
[Verse 1]
One year ago you could have asked me; would’ve told you all my plans
Not sure what happened but I’m left here in the aftermath, and
Turns out life is not a script and love can take a toll
On a heart, on a soul
[Verse 2]
So here I am with pen in hand; how I could reminisce
Of looking back upon a future I could not have written
Despite all of my intentions
Here’s where I am, and what I know
[Chorus]
Rather be unsure; I’d rather be the dreamer
Rather have loved and lost and had to count up the cost
Than to have never loved at all
I’d rather be tired; I’d rather be the long shot
With my head in the dust, knowing I’m not giving up
No matter what’s to come
I know I’d rather have loved
[Verse 2]
Memories can fade like castles in the sand
But with a bucket and a spade, we can begin again
Given the chance to make a difference, I know I’d take it
Here’s where I am and what I know
[Chorus]
Rather be unsure; I’d rather be the dreamer
Rather have loved and lost and had to count up the cost
Than to have never loved at all
I’d rather be tired; I’d rather be the long shot
With my head in the dust, knowing I’m not giving up
No matter what’s to come
I know I’d rather have loved
[Bridge]
Rather be blind and have the faith to dream
Than these eyes that see in front of me
What’s in front of me is not what I’m looking for
Rather a heart that’s worn upon my sleeve
Than these walls that hide how alone I feel
Though I feel it, I’m still begging You for more
[Chorus]
Rather be unsure; I’d rather be the dreamer
Rather have loved and lost and had to count up the cost
Than to have never loved at all
I’d rather be tired; I’d rather be the long shot
With my head in the dust, knowing I’m not giving up
No matter what’s to come
I know I’d rather have loved
One year ago you could have asked me; would’ve told you all my plans
Not sure what happened but I’m left here in the aftermath, and
Turns out life is not a script and love can take a toll
On a heart, on a soul
[Verse 2]
So here I am with pen in hand; how I could reminisce
Of looking back upon a future I could not have written
Despite all of my intentions
Here’s where I am, and what I know
[Chorus]
Rather be unsure; I’d rather be the dreamer
Rather have loved and lost and had to count up the cost
Than to have never loved at all
I’d rather be tired; I’d rather be the long shot
With my head in the dust, knowing I’m not giving up
No matter what’s to come
I know I’d rather have loved
[Verse 2]
Memories can fade like castles in the sand
But with a bucket and a spade, we can begin again
Given the chance to make a difference, I know I’d take it
Here’s where I am and what I know
[Chorus]
Rather be unsure; I’d rather be the dreamer
Rather have loved and lost and had to count up the cost
Than to have never loved at all
I’d rather be tired; I’d rather be the long shot
With my head in the dust, knowing I’m not giving up
No matter what’s to come
I know I’d rather have loved
[Bridge]
Rather be blind and have the faith to dream
Than these eyes that see in front of me
What’s in front of me is not what I’m looking for
Rather a heart that’s worn upon my sleeve
Than these walls that hide how alone I feel
Though I feel it, I’m still begging You for more
[Chorus]
Rather be unsure; I’d rather be the dreamer
Rather have loved and lost and had to count up the cost
Than to have never loved at all
I’d rather be tired; I’d rather be the long shot
With my head in the dust, knowing I’m not giving up
No matter what’s to come
I know I’d rather have loved