Greater Than Stars
Echoes of Resilience: Avery Chapman's Greater Than Stars
Lyrics
I knew you once
I had familiarity with you previously
A time ago
A period in the past
You waved your hands like a madman
You gestured wildly to catch my attention
So that I could see
So that I could perceive
And I sang the song
I sang a melody
But didn't know
But was unaware
That the song would soon sing me
That the melody would eventually control me
But I know you now
But presently, I genuinely understand you
For real this time
Now I comprehend you authentically
Though time is not our friend
Even though time isn't supportive
I see somehow
I somehow perceive
Without a doubt
With complete certainty
That this is not the end
That this isn't the conclusion
I will hold on to the things we made
I will cherish what we created
And I will remember the gift you gave me
I'll remember the meaningful gift you gave me
Of a life where I would always have a home
A life where I always had a sense of belonging
Cuz how could I forget the ones who saved me
I can't forget those who rescued me
From a sea of fakes and love-you-maybes
From insincere people and uncertain affections
When I'm in that room
When I'm present there, I feel accompanied
I know I'm not alone
The celestial bodies pale compared to our connection
The stars are nothing compared to us
We're not harmonious, yet that suffices
We are dissonant but that's enough
You are sufficient
Yeah, you're enough
I have numerous expectations on me
I've got a million people who are all waiting up for me
To fulfill promises made
To do all of the things that I have always said I would do
However, I fear the unknown
But I'm afraid of new
Tomorrow is impending
Tomorrow's waiting
Expressing gratitude for your strength
So thank you love
Farewells need not be permanent
You've made me strong
I've clung on for as long as possible
And goodbyes don't have to be for good
Every story has its conclusion
You know I've held on as long as I could
The finale is approaching
But there's a close to every song
Our chapter is concluding
And the end is near
The end is imminent
Our curtain's closed
The final act is here
But I don't want to bow
But I'm not ready to surrender
So I'll stay right here
I'll remain in my familiar place
In the place I know
And cherish the current moment
And hold on to right now
Embracing the present
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