Weightlifting

Verse 1
This isn't the land of milk and honey
Almost everyone is struggling just to survive
They'd be lucky if they tried
Never full and always wanting more
Picking up crumbs off the dirty floor
Being germ-free is a luxury

Verse 2
When your greatest enemy is yourself
You need all the help that you can get
Attaining peace of mind is always challenging
There's an imbalance between mind and heart
Conflicting emotions can rip you apart
What you feel is not how you should be
You can't decide if you should run and hide
It may be better to go along for the ride
Your highest highs could overshadow your lowest lows
Playing games is juvenile, you have to be mature
Addressing complexities can make you more confused
Your soul is something you wish you could control

Chorus 1
It's difficult to come to terms with your reality
Weightlifting is a skill you become familiar with

Chorus 2
You develop numbness through your experiences
Weightlifting is a skill you become familiar with
Energy is fleeting just like happiness
Every ounce of it is as precious as clean water
Sometimes you're so tried, you would rather quit
Than continue to deal with pain and misery
Ending it all is more than a dream
You can persevere if you can concentrate
On creating a relationship with yourself
And by strengthening your soul

Chorus 3
It's difficult to overcome challenges on your own
Weightlifting is a skill you become familiar with

Written by B. (Thursday, July 10, 2014)
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