You're taken by the woods even though you're aware

of the slippery cliffs and the big black bears

and the salal snares taller than yourself

Ferns growing as thick as the trees

You're looking for a flag at the top of the hill

It's a race against the light

And one false step could mean staying the night

That's why you should never travel alone

You should never travel alone

and you know that one false step

and you might not make it home

And so you watch for loose rocks under your feet

Stepping onto wet stones, crossing over creeks

Climbing up cliffs and over dead trees

You watch your step, you get your footing right

A broken compass could mean staying the night

and you should always know where you're going

Even if you've got a map

you should always know where you're going

And you know that even if you've got a map

you might not make it home

You take your time just to breathe the air

and appreciate having never met a bear

You capture the flag at the top of the hill

With daylight to spare

Orienteering comes naturally

You read the map right

One wrong turn could mean staying the night

ad though you carry your phone

You should never travel alone

And you know that

because one false step

and you might not make it home and

Even if you've got a map

and you know where you're going

You're still a long way from your home

And even if you've got a map

you should never travel alone

And you know that

But you're not dead yet

and you might just make it home