Just get your feet to touch the floor
Slowly remember what you woke up for
Take in the silence for a minute more
One breath is more than we could ask for
Might help to write yourself a list
A couple of friends you’re glad you have today
And don’t forget to give yourself a little grace
Cause we were never meant to live this way
Hurricanes and wars being waged, will I somehow be erased?
Surely all these worries betray how they change your life today
So when you feel afraid, like everything won’t be okay
Take a breath and just address what’s here today
You don’t need a whole damn cake; just a piece will fill your plate
That’s plenty existential questions for a day; give yourself a break
I’d bet your words could change the world
May even shift the course of history
But it’s okay if you don’t write a word today
Humans don’t refuel with gasoline
Sturdy work is fading away, will I somehow be replaced?
Worry for the bills to be paid never made them go away
So when you feel afraid, like everything won’t be okay
Take a breath and just address what’s here today
You don’t need a whole damn cake; just a piece will fill your plate
That’s plenty existential questions for a day; give yourself a break
Use your heart don’t think so hard
Let the stars and sky align you
So when the lofty words don’t work
And when you walk away confused from church
Just let your body draw your spirit to the earth
You can rest a little; give yourself a break
credits
from Grow,
released November 3, 2023
Justin Sinclair - Songwriter, Vox, Guitars, Bass
Caleb Parker - Mixing & Engineering
John Arndt - Piano
Kevin Brown - Drums
Cori Maass - Cover art
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