"We've got a way we got away and survived
Stunned by the shock and fearing what's behind" - I think Ms.Terri chose the ladder and quit her work and was left with nothing but her son and fears that if she cant find a way to take care of them she'll fall back into her old ways.
"Everything you thought you'd live and die for
Every reason leading you to hear all the sounds"- Ms. Terri re evaluating whats important and realizing she needs to quit her work.
"We've got a way we got away and survived Stunned by the shock and fearing what's behind" - I think Ms.Terri chose the ladder and quit her work and was left with nothing but her son and fears that if she cant find a way to take care of them she'll fall back into her old ways.
"Everything you thought you'd live and die for Every reason leading you to hear all the sounds"- Ms. Terri re evaluating whats important and realizing she needs to quit her work.