The Reason

I wrestle with life day by day

Usually figure things out with

More with grit than grace

I’ve talked with fortune tellers

And I’ve prayed to God

Both had their head in the clouds

And took me for all I’ve got

From the heartland to city streets

Dusty roads and penthouse parties

Everybody’s saying similar things:

The only way to win is to show up and play.

Sometimes who you love is gonna change.

Give it all you got, but don’t give up on faith.

And the reasons you came don’t have to be

The reason, the reason you stay

I’ve taken some risks and even moved for love

Others do it for money, for fame or dream job

We’re all searching for something, or someone

All hoping that something good’s gonna finally come

The only way to win is to show up and play.

Sometimes who you love is gonna change.

Give it all you got, but don’t give up on faith.

And the reasons you came don’t have to be

The reason, the reason you stay

Every great story’s got highs and lows

Any dark night could be a prelude to hope

What if the way out is straight through?

What if what all you need is inside you?