I wrote a song…
For those who are struggling.
For those who know someone struggling.
For those who have lost hope.
For those who have lost faith.
For those who feel like they can’t go on.
For those who are standing on the edge.
For those who feel like they’re in the darkest abyss.
For those who feel like they’re on the outside.
For those who feel like they don’t belong.
For those who are having a hard time feeling love.
Love for others.
Love for yourself.
Think of a person. Maybe it’s a family member. Maybe a friend. Maybe it’s you.
That person who’s going through so much pain.
Mental. Physical. Emotional. Spiritual.
That person who feels trapped.
That person who feels like they’re drowning.
I’ve never written a song and made it public.
But this is my song.
To your loved ones.
To your friends.
To you.
It’s the song that “only you” can sing.
You have something unique to give to this world.
To your family.
To your faith.
To your community.
You, and only you.
I beg you to listen to it twice and think of that person whom you love.
And if you’re the one struggling, then listen to it 3 times.
Listen to the two voices.
Are you the one where the walls are closing in?
Or are you the one who is there to help?
You could find yourself at any given time on either side of the song.
And that’s the beauty of this life.
That we are here for each other.
Always.
Lyrics
I can’t see the path in front of me
The darkness will not let me free
It feels like these walls are caving in
I’m in a deep ocean and I cannot swim
It’s so hard to live this life
When everywhere there is such strife
I’m hanging on with all I’ve got
I’m tryin so hard to connect the dots
I see you friend and hear your cry
I want to help you see your why
There is so much for me to say
You need to take it day by day
With every day and every year
You’ll be asked to face your fears
But you are strong and built to last
This pain you feel will someday pass
Stay with me for another day
Hold on with every breath you take
We need you and everything you bring
The song that only you can sing
I’m so tired that I can’t sleep
A smile is something I can’t keep
I feel your love and know you care
But I think I’m just beyond repair
I’d give my life to help you see
The light you spark inside of me
Take my hand and hold on tight
Let’s walk a little closer to the light
So stay and live another day
Hold on with every breath you take
We need you, and everything you bring
The song that only you can sing
