Travels

[Instrumental solo] [Pre-verse] I roamed the roads far and near, With open heart and eager ear, Absorbing all that lay unseen, To feel the pulse of lives between. [Instrumental] [Verse 1] I saw the pain, I saw the strife, I saw the inner struggles rife, I saw the souls bound by chains, And also those who hid their pains. [Break] [Verse 2] And yet I also saw the light, Saw joy, saw love, hearts taking flight, And in the darkest, longest night, Flames burning ever so bright. [Chorus] Through waters deep and mountains tall, I witnessed both the rise and fall. In every heartache, strength was born. Each dusk gave way to a new dawn. [Instrumental solo] [Verse 3] I heard the cries in silent streets, The strain of hearts that skip their beats, I saw the weary, worn, and tried, And those who smile but hurt inside. [Break] [Verse 4] But then I heard the laughter ring, The songs of hope children sing, I saw the hands that reached to heal, And hearts that chose again to feel. [Chorus] Through waters deep and mountains tall, I witnessed both the rise and fall. In every heartache, strength was born. Each dusk gave way to a new dawn. [Instrumental solo] [Verse 5] I felt the weight of countless fears, The burdens of the wasted years, I saw the dreams that turned to dust, And souls struggling with mistrust. [Break] [Verse 6] Yet in the ruins, flowers grew, And broken spirits rose anew, I saw the strength in unity, The boundless powers of empathy. [Chorus] Through waters deep and mountains tall, I witnessed both the rise and fall. In every heartache, strength was born. Each dusk gave way to a new dawn. [Instrumental solo] [Outro] Continuing upon my way, I'll cherish both the night and day, For in the blend of joy and pain, The wisdom of the world we gain.