Streets of Gold
Discovering Streets of Gold: A Journey Through Life's Depths
Lyrics
Sometimes I make a little money
Sometimes I earn a small amount of money
Enough so I can eat
Enough to sustain myself
Sometimes I make a little more
At times, I earn a bit more
To afford this space and heat
To afford basic necessities like shelter and warmth
I try not to forget about the days
I try not to forget past hardships when I struggled to breathe
When I couldn't breath
Recalling difficult times of extreme distress
The most terrifying thing I've ever seen
I experienced extreme fear when realizing the direction of my entire life
Was all my life laid out in front of me
Feeling overwhelmed by the realization of the future
Who's to say in the dark
Amid uncertainty, questioning the nature of existence
We're not walking on streets of gold
Wondering if, despite difficulties, life holds promise and beauty
Who's to say that these hearts
Suggesting the potential greatness of human emotions
Aren't the best in this whole world
Considering that our hearts might be unparalleled
Outcast by a love that's bigger than
Feeling excluded by a love that transcends physical ties
Our flesh and blood
Separated from others due to a love beyond blood relations
If you lose faith in humanity
If faith in humanity is lost
Cast yourself out and see what pulls you back
Encouraging self-exile to discover what draws one back
I found so many sisters and brothers that
Discovering unknown connections with many people
I didn't know I had
Realizing the presence of unacknowledged siblings
Surround yourself with what you fear
Embrace what causes fear
You'll see it's not half bad
Realizing it might not be as bad as anticipated
It took the darkest of nights
It took experiencing the darkest times to find inner illumination
To look inside and find a light
Discovering inner strength and resilience amidst adversity
Who's to say in the dark
Questioning existence in challenging times
We're not walking on streets of gold
Pondering the potential beauty in challenging circumstances
Who's to say that these hearts
Considering the extraordinary nature of human hearts
Aren't the best in this whole world
Suggesting unparalleled emotional depth within us
Outcast by a love that's bigger than
Feeling excluded by a love that transcends physical ties
Our flesh and blood
Feeling separated from others due to a love beyond blood relations
Who's to say, who's to say
Repeated questioning of assumptions about life and human emotions
Who's to say, who's to say
-Who's to say, who's to say
-Who's to say, who's to say
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