Lyrics
I'm not the pavement you're looking for
I am not a predictable or easily controlled path for you.
I didn't come with a view
I did not arrive with a specific perspective or expectation.
And I wouldn't trade a box of rocks for things you think are worth
I value unconventional things over what you consider valuable.
Enough to get a generation through
Material possessions or ideas you deem significant aren't enough to sustain a whole generation.
I don't make my shape with your phoney lines
I don't conform to your artificial standards or expectations.
I won't sit down 'til I'm through
I won't rest until I've completed my goals.
And I take time because it's mine not so I can waste it on the things
I take time for myself, not to waste it on unnecessary activities.
That I don't need to do
I won't engage in tasks that are not essential for me.
I know what to look for in a wave
I have a discerning eye for opportunities or situations.
Take a breath it'll be over soon
Face challenges calmly; they will pass soon.
And I'll do it with a whisper
I will handle it quietly and discreetly.
You won't even know that I'm in the room
You won't even notice my presence in the room.
I'll do it with a whisper
Reaffirmation of handling situations subtly and quietly.
What you see is only what you see
Appearances can be deceiving; there's more beyond what is visible.
What you feel covers the rest
Emotions and experiences go beyond what is immediately apparent.
Tell me why the things I see just don't make me feel like everybody
Questioning why observed things don't inspire the desire for excellence in everyone.
Wants to do there best
Not everyone seems motivated to do their best despite what is observed.
I'm just trying to help you with your bags
Offering assistance to lighten someone's load.
Take a breath it'll be over soon
Encouraging patience; difficulties will pass soon.
And I'll do it with a whisper
I will handle it quietly and discreetly.
You won't even know that I'm in the room
You won't even notice my presence in the room.
I'll do it with a whisper
Reaffirmation of handling situations subtly and quietly.
I won't ride the tails that are going down
I won't follow negative trends or actions.
When there's more to do
Even when others are declining, I have more meaningful tasks to pursue.
And I know what to look for in a wave
I can identify opportunities or challenges in a situation.
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