Living Proof
Des Rocs Lyrics

Through all this pain
Despite facing hardships and difficulties

And all of the loss
And experiencing many setbacks

I paid the heavy price
The cost was significant

When they vowed to shut me off
When they wanted to silence or eliminate me

Wrapped up in chains
Feeling trapped and restricted

And alone in the dark
With no one to turn to for support

Told lies so many times
Because people were afraid of the truth

′Cause they're afraid of what we are (hello)
Because they fear our strength or potential

This house was a fairy tale
The situation was too good to be true

Hidin′ songs of a kiss and tell
Covering up scandalous behavior

Some martyr tried to wish me well
Someone attempted to help me in a selfless manner

But that fire's gotta feed
But passion and ambition can't be suppressed

I'm living proof that the worst can be beat
I am evidence that even the most challenging obstacles can be overcome

If you pull yourself together, you can get on your feet
By being resilient and determined, you can recover

Living proof that the strength you will need
I am evidence that you already possess the strength required

Has been in you forever, but to get it you′ll bleed
You have always had the strength, but it may come at an emotional cost

Don′t need faith
You don't need to be blindly optimistic

The devil knocks but he don't call no more
The temptations of life no longer have power over me

Oh, we go down together baby
We will endure challenges together

See Mary right up there on that cross someday
Symbolizing the suffering and sacrifice required to achieve something great

When the sun fades
In difficult times

The pink is gonna run
Things may seem hopeless or bleak

But that day comes again
But hope and joy will return

So save your tears for your honey, now (hit me!)
Don't waste your emotional energy on sadness or despair, but focus on what you can do to overcome challenges