What Could've Been
Echoes of Choices: Embracing Life Beyond Regrets
Lyrics
For as long as I remember,
Reflecting on memories from the past
there's been just one question with an open end
Persistent contemplation of an unanswered question
Left behind with expectations
Dealing with unmet expectations
And those sideways steps I never did amend
Regret over uncorrected mistakes or choices
The pages of my past
Reviewing one's personal history
and the everlasting present on
The ongoing impact of the present moment
which it seems that everything depends
The significance of current circumstances
Always begging that I cease to pretend
Desiring authenticity and rejecting pretense
Not to care what could've been
Avoiding dwelling on missed opportunities
When I reach my destination
Contemplating the end of life's journey
Where time rests with no more letters left to pen
Reflecting on a life fully lived
And that calling curtain closes,
The final act with no chance for repetition
with the stage left never to be seen again
The irreversible nature of certain life choices
Will my life be a light that lingers on throughout the night
Aspiring to leave a lasting impact on others
Something of substance someone can understand
Desiring a meaningful and comprehensible legacy
Or just another fleeting flash in the pan
Fear of being forgotten or overlooked
In spite of all that could've been
Acknowledging unrealized potential
Living the dream till you wake up in the morning
Navigating the challenges of pursuing dreams
You try to make a change, but you can't snag a dime
Struggling to effect positive change
And there's no one else to blame, for things staying the same
Taking responsibility for one's situation
So you try to kill the pain but just kill time
Attempting to cope with difficulties
If there's a flicker at the end of that tunnel
Hope for a positive outcome in challenging times
If losing's not the only thing I win
Considering alternatives to failure
I hope that one day, if I make it to my grave
A wish for a meaningful legacy even in defeat
My headstone won't have to say what could've been
Avoiding a regretful reflection on one's life
There's plenty that I'd change
Expressing a willingness to make changes
But I'd never trade the time I chose to spend
Valuing time spent with loved ones
With all the loved ones in my life
Appreciating relationships and emotional rewards
That paid so many priceless dividends
Acknowledging the value of personal connections
So if I'm ever laid to rest on my laurels
Accepting a peaceful end without regrets
Don't forget about the brother, son, and hopefully the friend
Remembering the roles one played in life
I'll be fine if that's the gist,
Contentment with life's essence rather than missed opportunities
and not a list of all the things that could've been
A preference for a positive remembrance
Till then it's
Living the dream till you wake up in the morning
-You try to make a change, but you can't snag a dime
-And there's no one else to blame, for things staying the same
-So you try to kill the pain but just kill time
-If there's a flicker at the end of that tunnel
-If losing's not the only thing I win
-I hope that one day, if I make it to my grave
-My headstone won't have to say what could've been
-I hope and I pray, that when I see that day
A plea for a positive judgment in the afterlife
The Lord above won't have to say
Hope for divine understanding and acceptance
What could've been
A final acknowledgment of unrealized potential
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