I Refuse - Timothy B. Schmit

I like the smell of a summer rain

Smashing on the dry ground

It’s like the earth’s letting off a little steam

Staying in the here and now

It reminds me to be present tense

In any given situation

I gotta try to always do my best

Such a quaint affirmation

It seems so simple:

Follow the good path

Sometimes we trip and stumble

It’s just a wake up call to stay on track

Deep in the night when the shadows hide

And the crickets are singing

I feel the pull of a great divide

Between hatred and healing

And I can’t be sure how it will be

Come the next time we meet up

If I practice my philosophy

Maybe I’ll call your bluff

I’ll draw a line

I’m not looking to save you

Your shit is not mine

I need to stand my ground and keep my cool

Sooner or later you’re gonna find out

But until then I’m gonna have to say 'no'

You can’t lose if you’re willing to stand tall

Your life is all you own

I refuse to be part of your downfall

You’ll have to go it alone

I can see that fire there in your eyes

You seem to use it like a weapon

And I wonder if it’s worth the pain you hide

Just to make a strong impression

And I don’t know what makes you so mad

Or why you think you gotta play rough

You keep trying to make me feel bad

But it’s a habit you should give up

I’m doin' all right

Today is a good day

Though nothing’s air tight

I am willing to face you come what may

I feel good so

Don’t try to bug me

But if you do I’m gonna have to say 'no'

You can’t lose if you’re willing to stand tall

Your life is all you own

I refuse to be part of your downfall

You’ll have to go it alone

Sooner or later you’re gonna find out

But until then I’m gonna have to say 'no'

You can’t lose if you’re willing to stand tall

Your life is all you own

I refuse to be part of your downfall

You’ll have to go it alone

You can’t lose if you’re willing to stand tall

Your life is all you own

I refuse to be part of your downfall

You’ll have to go it alone