Great Big World
Blues Traveler Lyrics

Gauntlets, thrown one by one
As challenges come, one by one, see how they run

And when the check doesn't clear
When it's time to pay, and there's no money in the account

And it's time to pay the bill
The moment comes to make the payment

Some are gonna ride it out
Some people will keep going, regardless of obstacles

Some can't and they never will
Others will give up, without ever trying

'Cause it's a great big world calling you to take a ride
The world is vast and full of opportunities, waiting for you to explore

And it's a great big world singing come and see and come inside
The world invites you to come and experience all it has to offer

Oh yeah a great big world reminding you you're not alone
Despite its size, the world can make you feel small, but you're not alone in it

So hold on this great big world we only get to rent we never get to own
We can never own the world, we're only passing through as temporary renters

Inches fill a yard stick
Small steps can lead to a greater distance over time

Feet slowly walk a mile
Slowly but surely, we can achieve great things

Make one move then another
One action leads to the next

And then you try to live a while
We attempt to make the most of the time we have

Keep your head and you might make it
If we stay calm and focused, we can overcome obstacles

But that ain't no guarantee
Even if we try our best, success is not always guaranteed

'Cause it takes debt and obligation
There can be a cost to pursuing our dreams and desires

To fly around so free
To live life on our own terms, we may need to make sacrifices

Whatcha gonna do first
What will be your first move?

And where will you make your mark
Where will you leave your impact?

How are you going to get there
What steps will you take to reach your goals?

And can you find a place to park
Will you find a place to rest or pause?

Seasons coming slowly
Time moves in cycles, sometimes painfully slow

But still they always come
But no matter how slow, time still marches on

And then it feels like just a second
Time can fly by in an instant

And then suddenly you're done
Before we know it, time can slip away from us

Seconds from a pardon
Experiencing forgiveness can come at any moment

But still you think you won't
But sometimes we convince ourselves that we're not deserving of forgiveness

And then it feels like it's just seconds
Time can move at different speeds, depending on our perspective

And then suddenly they don't
Time can be unpredictable and fleeting