its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
Some kinda fate you’re waiting for
sooner or later it’s at your door
and it’s not what
you expected
there’s expectations to factor in
so many voices on the wind
drowning out
the one within
We’ll make some space for bravery
don’t worry bout the dangers that you see on all sides
cuz it’s our time, not a long time
‘follow the leader,’ don’t need it, won’t make it right
the stories yours to write
there’s things that I want, and things that I need
and then there’s the pressure to succeed
crowding out what I believe
I knew why I sang all this before
sometimes I feel like I don’t anymore
until I find the part that’s pure, and I will
make some space for bravery
don’t worry bout the dangers that you see on all sides
cuz it’s our time, not a long time
‘follow the leader,’ don’t need it, won’t make it right
the stories yours to write
let’s take a moment to affirm
whatever happens, we’ll live and learn
and keep connected at every turn
we’re all in this together now
We'll make some space for bravery
don’t worry bout the dangers that you see on all sides
cuz it’s our time, not a long time
‘follow the leader,’ don’t need it, won’t make it right
the stories ours to write
sooner or later it’s at your door
and it’s not what
you expected
there’s expectations to factor in
so many voices on the wind
drowning out
the one within
We’ll make some space for bravery
don’t worry bout the dangers that you see on all sides
cuz it’s our time, not a long time
‘follow the leader,’ don’t need it, won’t make it right
the stories yours to write
there’s things that I want, and things that I need
and then there’s the pressure to succeed
crowding out what I believe
I knew why I sang all this before
sometimes I feel like I don’t anymore
until I find the part that’s pure, and I will
make some space for bravery
don’t worry bout the dangers that you see on all sides
cuz it’s our time, not a long time
‘follow the leader,’ don’t need it, won’t make it right
the stories yours to write
let’s take a moment to affirm
whatever happens, we’ll live and learn
and keep connected at every turn
we’re all in this together now
We'll make some space for bravery
don’t worry bout the dangers that you see on all sides
cuz it’s our time, not a long time
‘follow the leader,’ don’t need it, won’t make it right
the stories ours to write
Lyrics submitted by tristanrichards
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