[Verse 1] The weather turned, the train ran late The landlord raised the rent again I spent a week cursing the clouds Like they could hear me through the pane Then I found the small brass key To the shed behind the house One hinge, one coat of paint, one choice I could make without a crowd [Pre-Chorus] I can't steer the wind I can set the sail I can't pick the hand I'm dealt I can learn the game [Chorus] Turn the levers I can reach One good move, then another Build a life that fits my hands Brick by brick, board by board When the world won't bend for me I can still decide my part Turn the levers I can reach That's where the hope starts [Verse 2] I called my brother, cleared the table Wrote the numbers down in ink Fixed the latch and made a budget Asked for help before the brink No grand sign, no perfect morning Just a list beside the sink And the nerve to take the next step Before I knew what I would think [Pre-Chorus] I can't stop the rain I can mend the roof I can't make the past unwind I can choose what's next to do [Chorus] Turn the levers I can reach One good move, then another Build a life that fits my hands Brick by brick, board by board When the world won't bend for me I can still decide my part Turn the levers I can reach That's where the hope starts [Bridge] Not every door will open Not every seed takes root But I can keep my word today And give tomorrow room I don't need to own the whole sky To make a little room [Breakdown] My hands, my call My next step, that's all My hands, my call I can build from here [Final Chorus] Turn the levers I can reach One good move, then another Build a life that fits my hands Brick by brick, board by board When the world won't bend for me I can still decide my part Turn the levers I can reach That's where the hope starts Turn the levers I can reach That's where the hope starts
