[Verse 1] I wake up, tie my shoes, same start again No fanfares, no applause, just a stiff neck, man I look in the mirror, see a face, a few more lines But the fire's still in the eyes, though the world grinds I walk straight, pass the blocks, gray and dirty plaster Every step is a new fight, not a drink master People say "let it go", "why take on this pain" I tell them this is life, not a miracle rain I trip over stones, hurt my hands once more But I get up, brush the dust off my words' core I don't look for shortcuts, shortcuts are for cowards I choose the long route, even through storm showers [Chorus] This is the road through this mess, through the thick fog Searching for yourself in the noise, wiping tears like a dog Don't give up, brother, hold the rudder tight Even when wind's in your face and barriers in sight Find that point in your heart where your truth resides That's the force pushing you, giving you the strides Push forward, don't look back at what is behind Your life, your fight, your own moments to find [Verse 2] There were days I wanted to throw it all away Close the door, kill the light, make that mistake today But a voice inside screamed "just one more step" So I moved, though darkness covered my depth I passed fake people who patted my back But when I fell, they vanished, that's a fact I realized on this road I am all alone And I build the castle, not some trashy throne Every scar is a lesson, every pain a test Checking what I'm worth, what is my gesture's best I don't need applause to know who I am My truth is my shield, my own baptism plan [Chorus] This is the road through this mess, through the thick fog Searching for yourself in the noise, wiping tears like a dog Don't give up, brother, hold the rudder tight Even when wind's in your face and barriers in sight Find that point in your heart where your truth resides That's the force pushing you, giving you the strides Push forward, don't look back at what is behind Your life, your fight, your own moments to find [Bridge] Sometimes you must lose the way to find the goal Sometimes you must hit rock bottom to bounce like a soul Don't be afraid to wander... (don't fear the change) It's all part of your plan, within range [Chorus] This is the road through this mess, through the thick fog Searching for yourself in the noise, wiping tears like a dog Don't give up, brother, hold the rudder tight Even when wind's in your face and barriers in sight Find that point in your heart where your truth resides That's the force pushing you, giving you the strides Push forward, don't look back at what is behind Your life, your fight, your own moments to find
