Not Me
Keni Thomas Lyrics

No one raised their hand that day
No one volunteered for the task at hand

When they asked for volunteers
When they requested people to step forward to take on a task or responsibility

He got picked out by default
He was chosen simply because he was the only one available or suitable for the job

He was the only daddy there
He was the only father figure present

They said we know what your thinking
They knew what he was likely pondering

Choose some else instead
Choose someone else who is more willing to take on the challenge

But this league was built on coaches
The league was established by coaches who had the courage and leadership to step up

Who stood right there and said
Coaches who were present and willing to take on the challenge

Not me, not me
I don't want to take on this responsibility

No way with this job of mine
I cannot spare the time for this task because of my existing work commitments

I could never find the time
It is impossible for me to allocate the time to this task due to my other responsibilities

The world becomes a better place
The society benefits from an individual's willingness to take on a challenge

When someone stands and leads the way
When an individual takes on a leadership role and sets an example for others to follow

Steps forward when they'd rather say not me
Taking initiative and accepting responsibility, despite not desiring to do so

The judge says you're the oldest
The judge declares the individual as the eldest

Makes you the legal guardian
Determines the individual as the legal protector of someone else

I'm sorry how you lost your folks
The judge expresses sympathy for the individual's loss

But there's no next of kin
There are no relatives or family members available to take on the guardianship role

She knew how hard that it would be
She was aware of the inherent difficulties and challenges that came with the responsibility

But she softly said 'I'll raise them'
She accepted the responsibility in a gentle and caring manner

While the voice inside her screamed
Despite her outward acceptance, she still had reservations and fears

I can't believe what's happened
I can hardly accept or comprehend the situation that has occurred

This isn't how it's supposed to be
This is not the life I had envisioned or planned for myself

A young captain at attention
A youthful military leader standing in a dignified position

A star pinned on his chest
A medal or badge recognizing his accomplishments affixed to his uniform

He recalls the battle
He remembers the intensity and bravery displayed during a conflict

While the final roll call's read
During the time when soldiers are being accounted for before and after a mission

They were the finest soldiers
These were the most skilled and proficient soldiers

It was my privilege to lead
I was honored to have the responsibility and opportunity to guide and manage this team of soldiers

They deserve the medals
They are worthy of receiving accolades and recognition for their deeds and actions

The men who died
The deceased soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice

I just did what I was called to do
I only executed what was expected of me based on my assigned duties and responsibilities

You'd do the same if it was you
You would likewise perform the same tasks and fulfill the same obligations if placed in my situation

Yea, steps forward when they'd rather say not me
Individuals who choose to accept a responsibility they were hesitant or reluctant to take on

Mmmm, not me
An expression of reluctance to assume a role or responsibility

Not me
An expression of hesitation or unwillingness to take on a task or responsibility