Once there was a lonely little boy
So bright-eyed, filled with wonder, fear and joy
Not a worry or a lesson to write down
But every night left him staring at the ground
He didn't understand
That when the world felt far away
They'd take him by the hand and say
"Buddy, look up from your feet
You're not enough, have ambition, be unique
Don't spent too long thinking what you wanna be
You're not strong enough to see"
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There he sat, the silent, little guy
All he could do was imagine what it's like
To live a life with no rules to apply
From that day forward, he was staring at the sky
He tried to understand
There's more to life than hideaways
And throwing underhand
"Buddy, hold back on your tears
Quiet your voice, so no one ever hears
You'll escape it when you sleep
So, just keep on counting sheep
Be strong and you will see"
If I could sit him down and say
"Don't keep your heart so small
Remember, your eyes don't go one way
Open your ears and hear them call
Jump the fence and hop the wall"
And so, he rode his wave
Balanced on a silver plate
Found a way
So, I say
"Buddy, just love who you are
I was just like you
You'll be standing on the stars
No need to escape
It's all in yesterday
You're strong enough to be"