This that lighthouse, shining out across the troubled seas
Summoning, "Come to me." Discover love and peace
A safe place of refuge amidst the rising waves
That harbor in the storm. Warmth to keep the night at bay
Yo, there's the ups and downs, but no doubt, that I want to tough it out
Maybe I suffer now, and then it comes around
No telling what I found, it's buried underground
Safe to say, the sum's an amount too much to count
So when I number blessings it's a humbling lesson
A truly beautiful view, like when the sun is setting
And if it zooms in on you, then tell me what's depressing
I guess I ain't got a clue on what these students question
Feeling like each day's one more than I deserve
But these youth seem to take it like some kind of curse
Can't even find the words, to hide inside a verse
Heart swelling in my chest like it's trying to burst
Don't let the darkness tell you what your life is worth
Let the light in first, because your cries are heard
I know it rides your nerves and it's a big effort
Plus it might get worse before it gets better
See, I was never a fan of the sugarcoat
But I'll do whatever I can to help you look for hope
Keep your ship afloat if you're pinned against the ropes
Or simply missing folks on that sentimental note
I don't pretend to know if in the end some sense is shown
But convinced the most uplifting sure isn't the cynic's road
A beacon through the seasons, keep it in your scopes
A decent reason for believing when the winter's cold.
This that lighthouse, shining out across the troubled seas
Summoning, "Come to me." Discover love and peace
A safe place of refuge amidst the rising waves
That harbor in the storm. Warmth to keep the night at bay
So, if the clouds gather and the lightning crashes
Know you're not alone. We can fight this sadness
Please believe me, despite the signs of distress
No one's life has to wind up shipwrecked
Pause. Yes, now take a deep breath
We all just need the grace enough to make it each step
It helps us keep check when beset by regrets
And seeking wellness could never be a weakness
So if the daily crazy leaves your evenings sleepless
Embrace some basic ways to de-stress and refresh
A bit of fresh air may be the best care
For a better headspace, meditate to get there
Don't neglect connections. Don't let wounds fester
But don't agonize on bad ties that you've severed
Don't forget to listen. Don't burn bridges
Mend fences in your friendships when they turn distant
Lean into the tension. Don't fear the silence
It's not about the quiet, but what you might hear behind it
Don't mind the climate or what the waves destroyed
Sometimes the breaking points are where we find the greatest joy
This that lighthouse, shining out across the troubled seas
Summoning, "Come to me." Discover love and peace
A safe place of refuge amidst the rising waves
That harbor in the storm. Warmth to keep the night at bay
So, if the clouds gather and the lightning crashes
Know you're not alone. We can fight this sadness
Please believe me, despite the signs of distress
No one's life has to wind up shipwrecked