The Only Way
Embracing Hope: Living Through Adversity with Love and Courage
Lyrics
I read the paper
I stay informed about current events
I watch the news
I follow the media
It seems there's only pain and sufferin'
The world seems filled with pain and suffering
And there ain't much I can do
I feel powerless to change the situation
It's so senseless
The suffering is without apparent reason
I feel defenseless
I feel vulnerable and unable to defend
So small
I feel insignificant
I could shut my windows
I could isolate myself
Bolt my doors
Take extreme precautions
But if I don't feel safe enough
Fear of expressing my thoughts
To speak my mind anymore
Questioning the value if I can't express
Then what's the use
If I can't speak out, life loses purpose
I've nothing left to lose
Feel I have nothing more to lose
And no farther to fall
Reached the bottom
So I'm gonna love
Despite challenges, I will continue to love
I'm gonna believe
I will maintain my beliefs
I'm still gonna dream
I will keep dreaming
But I'm gonna roll up my sleeves
I will work hard until I have nothing left
Give everything until I've nothing left to give
Commitment to giving my all
That's the only way that I know how to live
This is the only way I know how to live
It was a nightmare
Describing a nightmarish event
No tongue can tell
Indescribable horror
The streets of New York city
New York in a state of chaos
Looked just like the gates of Hell
Comparing the scene to Hell
In a flash
Rapid and intense destruction
The smoke and the ash
Depiction of aftermath
Falling down like rain
Visual of destruction raining down
But they circled wagons
People coming together in crisis
They gathered round
Uniting to help each other
As they bravely pulled their brothers
Rescuing those in need
And their sisters from the ground
Acknowledging gratitude to them
And I know
A debt of gratitude to those who help
I owe them more
Acknowledging a debt of gratitude
Than to be afraid
Choosing not to be afraid
Why seek vengeance?
Raising a question about revenge
What comes of war?
Reflecting on the consequences of war
I know freedom has a price
Freedom comes at a cost
But it doesn't keep score
Freedom is invaluable
It's too much to swallow
The cost of freedom is emotionally draining
It's left me hollow
Feeling emotionally empty
After all this time
Long-lasting impact
I won't tell you
Respecting individual beliefs
What to believe
Avoiding imposition of personal beliefs
Cause I'm too young to be so cynical
Rejecting cynicism despite experiences
And too old to be naive
Maintaining wisdom despite age
Every action
Actions have consequences
Breeds a reaction
Every action prompts a reaction
So let this be mine
Accepting responsibility for actions
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