Life I Know
Unconventional Living: Embracing the Complexity of the Life I Know
Lyrics
I have kept this secret
I've hidden this truth from myself for too long.
From myself for far too long
Admitting confusion about my place or purpose.
The truth is, I'm confused
Feeling uncertain about where I fit in.
About where I belong
Expressing confusion about belonging.
I'm not a mother or a wife
I'm neither a mother nor a wife.
And I'm living such a complicated life
Living a complex life despite lacking traditional roles.
And this is the life I know
Embracing and accepting the unconventional life I lead.
My life is full
My life is fulfilling in crucial aspects.
In some of the most important ways
Highlighting the importance of certain aspects in life.
The entity, in the core
Mentioning an essential entity at the core of life.
At the end of everyday
Reflecting on each day's conclusion.
I lock the door, turn out the lights
Securing myself by locking the door and turning off lights.
And I climb in bed
Retreating to bed, finding solace in the routine.
And it's all alright
Feeling content as I lay down.
'Cause this is the life I know
Emphasizing contentment despite life's complexities.
I cut the grass
Performing daily chores like cutting grass and taking out the trash.
Take out the trash
Managing responsibilities in the household.
And fill the gas
Attending to practical tasks like filling gas.
In this house
Acknowledging my role in the house.
I am the mom, and the dad
Being both a mom and a dad in the household.
What tomorrow brings
Uncertain about the future.
I do not know
Acknowledging unpredictability in life.
Yes, I know it's unconventional
Recognizing the unconventional nature of my life.
But, it's the life I know
Accepting and embracing the unique life I lead.
We all have a secret pain
Acknowledging shared pain among individuals.
We all have a tender place
Recognizing the vulnerability within each person.
We were born to learn more
Stating that we are born to learn and grow.
And no I'm not meant to live alone
Rejecting the idea of living in isolation.
And this is the life I know
Reiterating acceptance of the unconventional life.
Yes, this is the life I know
Affirming and embracing the known life.
All my friends
Observing friends moving into family life.
Are having families of their own
Feeling patience for the right partner.
I'm still waiting for
Waiting for the ideal person to come into my life.
The perfect one to come
Reflecting on the passing of time.
Almost four decades in
Considering the potential future years.
If I'm blessed, then I've got five more to go
Expressing gratitude for potential additional time.
And this is the life I know
Reaffirming acceptance of the unconventional life.
Sometime it hurts like hell
Acknowledging that life can be painful.
But I walk away with a song
Finding solace and strength in music and storytelling.
And a story to tell
Highlighting the resilience to overcome challenges.
And this is the life I know
Reiterating acceptance of the known life.
Yes, this is the life I know
Affirming and embracing the known life.
And this is the life I know
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