Album: In Pieces (1993)

Charted: 28

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• We call them cool
  Those hearts that have no scars to show
  The ones that never do let go
  And risk it the tables being turned
  
  We call them fools
  Who have to dance within the flame
  Who chance the sorrow and the shame
  That always come with getting burned
  
  But you got to be tough when consumed by desire
  'Cause it's not enough just to stand outside the fire
  We call them strong
  Those who can face this world alone
  Who seem to get by on their own
  Those who will never take the fall
  
  We call them weak
  Who are unable to resist
  The slightest chance love might exist
  And for that forsake it all
  
  They're so hell bent on giving, walking a wire
  Convinced it's not living if you stand outside the fire
  
  Standing outside the fire
  Standing outside the fire
  Life is not tried it is merely survived
  If you're standing outside the fire
  
  There's this love that is burning
  Deep in my soul
  Constantly yearning to get out of control
  Wanting to fly higher and higher
  I can't abide standing outside the fire
  
  Standing outside the fire
  Standing outside the fire
  Life is not tried it is merely survived
  If you're standing outside the fire
  
  Standing outside the fire
  Standing outside the fire
  Life is not tried it is merely survived
  If you're standing outside the fire Writer/s: Garth Brooks, Jenny L. Yates
  Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
  Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 5

• Calvin from Auckland - CentralI have been a huge fan of Garth Brooks since the early 90s. This video is amazing . I have 4 children and one is special needs, he competes in the special Olympics. He is going to the national games at the end of this year. He's worked so hard and makes me proud every day. Learning to play the drums so he can be like Mike palmer, Garths drummer. For any parent to be embarrassed at their kids for trying is unthinkable to me. Your kids are the most important thing personal pride has no place. This video just puts it in perspective.
  He loves this song, and some of his team mates have Down Syndrome. So he can relate it to what he has seen himself. Great song and a great message. Just because your different doesn't mean you shouldn't try it. Having a child with disabilities has made me a more patient and understanding person, giving me a new respect for what these kids and athletes have to put up with.
• Sarah from Truckee, CaNo, it wasn't We Shall Be Free. Jill is right...the video features a high school boy with Down Syndrome who decides not to participate in the school's Special Olympics but signs up for the regular event instead.
• Deb from Piggott, Arnope, that was we shall be free. Sorry.
• Deb from Piggott, ArI don't remember where I read this, but: I remember this is about Garth's sister, who was in his band and is gay. He loved her, was proud of her and admired her strength in dealing with life.
• Jill from Nederland, Txthe music video features a mentally challenged boy trying out for the athletic trackteam instead of the special team

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