Beware the charlatans selling false dreams
They’ll trick you, deceive you it’s not what it seems
Fulfillment and purpose we all seek in life
We clammer for meaning to end all the strife
It is out there, it is out there this thing that I know
Just be authentic don’t put on a show.
There are no shortcuts, no life hacks, no tricks
If we all helped each other we’d get there real quick
Is it hype or is it hope, that we can be who we want
Is it real, is it fake, is all a big taunt
While the gurus may guide you, give you tactics and tools
It is only you who can make it come true
Pain pills, cleaning, TV, booze or drugs
We make efforts to escape from our feelings, those thugs
We curse them, we avoid them, we suppress and we numb
The truth of the matter is there is nowhere to run
Unless we embrace them, emote them, let ourselves feel
There is no shortcut to helping us heal
Our wounds we will carry like scars from a fight
We mask them, we hide them, then cry into the night
So share them, feel them, let that shit go
It may be quite hard but it’s all that I know.
We choose on emotion, not logic or reason
The science is there no matter the season
They tell us be strong, be strong you can do this
The fact is they’re wrong this is not what the truth is
It is not being stoic, suppressing or avoiding
True strength is having the courage to feel them and showing
Show up when it’s easy, when it’s hard or it’s painful
That is pure bravery nothing about it is shameful
Know that you’re loved, you are safe and secure
Cry when you need to, take solace for sure
Feel all those feelings, know you’re not alone
All of us struggle, seeking a home
a haven of rest, a place to rebuild
But reach out to others chances are you’ll be thrilled
To see what they offer, the love and the hope
They want for you the best they’ll throw you a rope
when you need it the most you’ll find love in strangers
it is those that you least suspect that can be real game changers
So be strong, be strong and give all you’ve got
be courageous, be brave, it won’t be for not
feel all the feelings, show up and be seen
Be a beacon for others show them where you’ve been
