Place To Start
Finding Strength Amidst Turmoil: Mike Shinoda's Journey
Lyrics
I don't have a leg to stand on
Feeling powerless, unable to support oneself
Spinning like a whirlwind, nothing to land on
Feeling disoriented, lacking stability or something to rely on
Came so far, never thought it'd be done now
Reached a significant point but surprised it's coming to an end
Stuck in a holding pattern waiting to come down
Feeling stuck in a repetitive situation, waiting for change
Oh
(Refrain) An expression of emotion or realization
Did somebody else define me?
Questioning if others' perceptions have defined oneself
Can I put the past behind me?
Desire to move beyond past experiences
Do I even have a decision
Uncertainty about personal autonomy and decision-making
Feeling like I'm living in a story already written
Feeling like life is predetermined or scripted
Am I part of a vision made by somebody else?
Wondering if one's life is shaped by external forces
Pointing fingers at villains but I'm the villain myself
Acknowledging one's own faults despite blaming others
Or am I out of conviction with no wind in the sail?
Questioning one's passion or beliefs without motivation
Too focused on the end and simply ready to fail
Too focused on the outcome, leading to a fear of failure
'Cause I'm tired of the fear that I can't control this
Tired of feeling helpless against fear and anxiety
I'm tired of feeling like every next step's hopeless
Exhausted from feeling each subsequent step is futile
I'm tired of being scared what I build might break apart
Fearful of potential failure or collapse of what's been built
I don't want to know the end, all I want is a place to start
Desire for a new beginning, a chance to start afresh
Oh, oh
(Refrain) Emphasizing the desire for a fresh start
I don't want to know the end, all I want is a place to start
Repeated emphasis on the desire for a new beginning
Oh, oh
(Refrain) Emphasizing the desire for a fresh start
Hey Mike, uh, just calling to uh, you know, send my condolences
Messages of support from friends, showing care and concern
Hey man, it's Mark, just calling to check in on you, see how you're doing
-What up Mike? Just calling to see how you're doing, check in with you a little bit
-Wanna obviously send my love and support and, um, just let you know I'm here for you
-I know you're super busy, didn't wanna bother you
-Um, just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you
-Give me a call back if you want, if not, I guess that too
-Um, but I'm sure I will see you and or talk to you sometime soon
-Alright bud, hope you're hanging in there, see ya
Hopeful sign-off, expressing well wishes and a future meeting
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