Let It Go
Embracing Simulated Grace: Letting Go and Holding On
Lyrics
I remember one Columbus Day
I recall a specific Columbus Day
When I was young and learned the world was round
During my youth, I discovered that the world is round
There didn't seem to be a lot to say
At that time, there didn't seem to be much to discuss
But I had trouble keepin' both feet on the ground
However, I struggled to stay grounded
But now I stick to you
Now, I rely on you
I know just what to do, I hold on
I know exactly what to do—I hold on
I remember lookin' at the sky
I remember gazing at the sky
So thick and blue that I went tumblin' in
The sky was so dense and blue that I fell in
Out the window, knowin' I could fly
Through the window, realizing I could fly
I flew as far as where the ground begins
I flew as far as where the ground starts
For you I'll use the door
For you, I'll take the conventional route
I don't do that anymore, I hold on
I no longer engage in risky behavior; I hold on
All the black and blue that I stumble through for you
All the challenges I face for you won't leave visible scars
Will never show
My struggles won't be apparent
I have a simulated grace to help me keep my place
I possess a feigned grace to maintain my position
And never let you go, I'll never let you go
I will never let you go; I'm committed
If you could see the world the way I do
If you could perceive the world as I do
With nothing keepin' up or keepin' time
Without any constraints or timekeeping
Your sense of self would tear your heart in two
Your self-awareness would cause emotional turmoil
While you try to tell the world you're feelin' fine
While you pretend to be fine to the world
Inside that's how I feel
Internally, that's how I feel
So I reach for something real and hold on
So I strive for authenticity and hold on
All the black and blue that I stumble through for you
All the challenges I face for you won't leave visible scars
Will never show
My struggles won't be apparent
I have a simulated grace to help me keep my place
I possess a feigned grace to maintain my position
And never let you go, I'll never let you go
I will never let you go; I'm committed
I might make these revelations
I might share these insights
With the ghostly imitation of a smile
With a ghostly imitation of a smile
It's the best that I can do and I'll do my best for you
It's the best effort I can muster for you
And hope it lasts for a while
And I hope it endures for a while
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