Pete Williams
Finding Redemption in Pete Williams' Wisdom
Lyrics
I live in a little town where everything is breaking down
The town where I live is deteriorating in various aspects.
There’s a hole in the middle, and everything has fallen in
There’s a significant problem affecting everything in the town.
It’s too hard to keep everything in its place
Maintaining order and organization is challenging.
They hate you when you’re gone and when you show your face
People dislike you whether you're present or absent.
The thoughts they always haunt you, keeping you awake
Intrusive thoughts persist, causing sleeplessness.
They make you be the lion, treat you like a snake
Pressure to behave aggressively despite being treated badly.
Pete Williams said to me, “You can be what you want to be”
Encouragement from Pete Williams to pursue one's aspirations.
His name’s up there silently far above all the things I thought defined me
Pete's influence is prominent, surpassing what I previously identified with.
He’s a man who judges things with his heart
Pete assesses situations based on emotions and empathy.
I came to him when shame was tearing me apart
I sought solace from Pete during a time of inner turmoil.
If I was more like him, I'd be set from the start
Admiration for Pete's character and wishing to emulate him.
Instead, I’m just an actor playing out my part, again and again
Feeling trapped in a role, repeatedly acting without change.
Should I relax?
Questioning whether relaxation is appropriate.
And take it slow?
Considering the option of slowing down.
Should I be lazy?
Contemplating the idea of being inactive or less productive.
How should I know?
Expressing uncertainty about the right course of action.
Heaven is a memory now, you can see on the face of guys I hang around
Reflecting on the loss of something special through friends' demeanor.
Some days I would rather drown, but it’s a trick that I would think that I could do that now
Feeling the desire to escape, but acknowledging it's an illusory solution.
You say you’ve moved on, man, I have not
While others claim to have moved forward, I haven't.
You tell me how it used to stand in this very spot
Recalling someone else's memories at a particular location.
You say you don’t think about it, well I do, a lot
Constantly dwelling on the past compared to someone else's attitude.
And I don’t need to strike the iron when it’s hot again and again
Feeling no need to take action repeatedly despite opportunities.
Should I relax?
Repeating the question of whether to relax.
And take it slow?
Considering once more the idea of taking things slowly.
Should I be lazy?
Revisiting the thought of being idle or less active.
How should I know?
Expressing uncertainty about the appropriate action to take.
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