Lights
4.19 Josh Ritter Lyrics

We sow what we reap, all the prophecies speak
Our actions have consequences, as foretold by predictions

Like mist our lives leave tell me what’s your legacy
Our lives are fleeting, what impact will you leave behind?

That’s you let the people starve in their sleep
You are the one who allows others to suffer unnecessarily

Chestnut faces you don’t like to see
You purposely ignore those who are different from you

Working twice as hard to earn half the rise
You must work harder than others just to achieve less

You are obliged to take all the rest
You are expected to take on all the burdens

Come from a line where your work is your name and you get what they spat
Your family history dictates your social status and you are mistreated

Opportunity regurgitated digest
Opportunities are rare and often recycled and must be seized in time

Food, at the belly of the beast
Survival often depends on making deals with those who are dangerous

Mis oidos you know that they hear and you know that they bleed
You are aware that you are hurting others and yourself in the process

The fire, molten miel
The passion inside is both dangerous and sweet

The power, of honey and milk
The power to heal and nourish

Por todo mi gente que tienen sed probastes el miel
For all my people who thirst, have you tasted the honey?

Lost in time inside here I don't think I'll ever find it
Feeling lost and uncertain, doubtful that the way forward will be found

Yell all day in silence, darkness fills nothing that I fear
Screaming into the void, but darkness and fear consume everything

I see the moon in the middle of the night I feel your presence
Even in the darkness, there is a sense of connection and comfort

I send good vibes in the middle of the fight I’m sending blessings
In the midst of struggle, positivity and well wishes are directed outward

I keep the vision when u throw the towel away I’m pushing limits
When things seem hopeless, the vision is still held onto and pushing is continued

I kept the path but you chippin' on my brick you pull the tension
Others may try to undermine progress, but the path is still followed

I can see the light, I can feel the sun rays on my skin started burning like it’s reflux
The light and warmth of success are becoming more tangible and intense

Contemplating every night when’s the moment imma make it to the sun or do I sit on it like detox
Thinking every night about whether to seize the moment or let the opportunity pass like a detox

But we stop, then suddenly no more heat drops
After pausing, the heat and intensity of effort increases again

Yes I got the answers, check my Reebok’s
Feeling confident, as evidenced by the brand name of shoes

In my tunnel I’m just trynna make a way from the grey, to a place so hot make your feet pop
Striving to move away from the mundane and towards excitement and success

Oh no no no, I can’t tell where to go
Feeling directionless and uncertain

I keep doubting myself, am I good enough
Continual self-doubt and questioning one's own abilities

The obstacle course of this journey has got me yearning for my ego to pick it up
The difficulties of the journey have caused a desire for ego and self-confidence to take over

Honestly think I’m in need of a pick me up
Feeling low and in need of a boost

I need a chick to pick me up she magic like some pixie dust
Craving a romantic partner to provide emotional support

Im just playing, my mind is only on greatness
Dismissing the previous statement and focused solely on achieving greatness

Bout' to dog this whole moment just like a dane ready to dig it up yea
Prepared to seize the moment and claim victory like a dog digging up a bone