Over the Handlebars

Down the hill, my bike and I, we sped Brakes gripped, a can ahead Tires screeched, the gravel bled And there I lay, but not quite dead [Verse 2] Peers in vans, their eyes so wide When my youthful pride took a slide Got up quick, dust in my eyes A little shook, under those skies No broken bones, just ego bruised They could've laughed, but they just cruised [Chorus] They saw me fall, but held their jest In that moment, I passed the test Hands trembled, bike a twisted wreck Heart pounded hard in my chest Quiet whispers, a respectful nod No mockery among the onlooking squad I learned that day 'bout the silent code In the throes of failure, compassion showed