Let me down slowly A dog's life is one I'll never have The bridge may be weak now But it'll last. Look at you squirm now In the corner as you battle time No one holds a candle But that's no surprise I've got a reason to try I've got a reason, hey yeah They say they'll replace you Your will becomes smaller as I speak You didn't ever wanna be the one You didn't ever wanna cross that bridge at all I've got a reason to try Time to be reading the signs I've got a reason to try I've got a reason, hey yeah I spoke to my Father He enlightened me on the subject of life He said, you could really be the one Make it count and see what is returned I've got a reason to try Time to be reading the signs I've got a reason to try I've got a reason, hey yea