Shadowboxing
Embracing Your Inner Foe
Lyrics
we came from the same source, what ails you?
We originated from the same origin; what troubles you?
why do you hold onto this game like it’s the truth?
Why do you persist in clinging to this situation as if it's the ultimate truth?
i’ve spent half of my damn life caught fighting you
I've spent a significant portion of my life embroiled in conflict with you.
like a shadow on the walls dance of mirrored moves
Our interactions resemble shadows on the walls, a repetitive mirroring of actions.
i tried to heal your pain, i tried to soothe
I attempted to alleviate your suffering, to comfort you from the wounds of past experiences.
all the traumas dealt to a wounded youth
All the hurts and pains inflicted on a young person who was wounded.
we have to reconcile before the hate consumes
We must make peace before the hatred overwhelms us.
she told me not to fear for the enemy is you
Someone advised me not to be afraid because the true adversary is within you.
you've got to learn to Love your enemy
You need to understand how to love those you perceive as enemies.
you've got to learn to Love
You need to learn how to love.
for your enemy is you
Because the very one you consider an enemy is actually yourself.
consecrate the hate and all the hurt
Accept and dedicate the negative feelings and pain as valuable lessons.
and hold them as the greatest lessons learnt
Embrace the hurts and animosity as significant teachings.
from ashes once we came and we will return
We emerged from nothingness, and ultimately, we'll return to it.
we stand united by our fate here on earth
We are interconnected through our destiny while living on this planet.
you've got to learn to Love your enemy
You need to understand how to love those you perceive as enemies.
you've got to learn to Love
You need to learn how to love.
for your enemy is you
Because the very one you consider an enemy is actually yourself.
so run
Escape from this situation.
with open loving arms to all you hate
Approach those you dislike with open and accepting arms.
hold it to the light & consecrate!
Examine it closely in a positive light and regard it with reverence.
you have to get down upon gracious knees
You must humble yourself and show kindness and love.
and make sweet sweet sweet love to your enemies
Metaphorically, embrace and show affection even to those you consider adversaries.
you've got to learn to Love your enemy
You need to understand how to love those you perceive as enemies.
you've got to learn to Love
You need to learn how to love.
for your enemy is you
Because the very one you consider an enemy is actually yourself.
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