Up and Down
Cookie Monster and Friend Lyrics

I've seen mountain tops and I've hit rock bottom
I've experienced both success and failure

I've loved and I've lost
I've had relationships that have ended

I've watched relationships blossom
I've seen relationships grow and develop

I've had everything and I've had nothing at all
I've experienced both abundance and lack

There have been times when I've been left to sit with my thoughts
I've had moments of solitude and introspection

These nights can be lonely and that is no lie
Being alone can be difficult

Sometimes I can't fight my feelings inside
It's hard to control emotions

But when I step back, I start to see that all of these emotions are a part of me
I've come to accept that these emotions are a natural part of being human

Yeah, I feel them for a reason and there ain't no point in leading myself down destructive ways of the past
I acknowledge my emotions serve a purpose and I won't let them control me negatively like they have in the past

No, I've learned to let go and let the new ways take hold
I've learned to release control and trust in new ways of being

Find beauty in the balance and relax
I've found peace in finding balance and taking it easy

There will be ups and there will be downs but it takes both to make it so astounding
Life is an amazing experience that is made better by the ups and downs

This experience we share and the love that we bear
We all share the human experience and love is an important component of it

It's what keeps our hearts pounding
Love is vital to keep us motivated and connected

If we didn't have a light would we know the dark
We need contrast to appreciate things fully

If there were no suffering would there be a spark to change what you do
Adversity can be a catalyst for growth and change

Change who you are
Personal growth involves changing and evolving

To get up take action and make a start at doing what you love
To pursue your passions and take action towards your goals

Following your dreams
To pursue what you truly desire in life

Listening to your heart and setting yourself free
To trust your inner voice and liberate yourself from fear

For so long I feared being alone
I used to be afraid of being by myself

Not having a home and wondering what I would do on my own
I used to fear not having a place to call my own

With all that I felt I didn't trust myself
I lacked confidence in myself

And ultimately, I created my own hell
My fears and negativity consumed me

I trapped myself in cycles cause I couldn't let go
I was stuck in a pattern of negative behavior because I couldn't move on

I was searching for validation and depriving myself of hope
I sought external validation and didn't believe in myself

Then one day it clicked
Something finally made sense to me

I need to use my gift
I realized I have talents and abilities that I need to share with the world

Stop searching for this pleasure and get on a different kick
I stopped pursuing fleeting pleasures and focused on personal growth

When benefiting the ego is the only gain
When acting only for personal gain and ego-boosting is the only motivation

In the end you're sure to only find pain
Selfish behavior ultimately leads to suffering

But when you align your heart and mind you'll find that you're right on time
When you act in alignment with your true self, you'll feel fulfilled

It may sound obscene but there's an in between of your love and your fear if you stay right here
There's a balance between love and fear that can be found in the present moment

Learn to let go, let your life unfold, see what will appear when your vision is clear
To trust the flow of life and see what will come when you have clarity

If I have any advice, it's to go and live your life
My advice would be to go out and experience life fully

Don't worry about what they say
Don't let other people's opinions hold you back

Just take it all in stride
To handle challenges with grace and composure

Everything is temporary
Nothing lasts forever

Nothing will stay the same
Change is inevitable

So be kind
Be compassionate and understanding

Live life your way
To live life on your own terms