Debtor lyrics

So long as my spirit still
       &nbsp Is glad of breath
And lifts its plumes of pride
       &nbsp In the dark face of death;

While I am curious still
       &nbsp Of love and fame,
Keeping my heart too high
       &nbsp For the years to tame,

How can I quarrel with fate
       &nbsp Since I can see
I am a debtor to life,
       &nbsp Not life to me?