Already There
Josh Woodward Lyrics

I spent so long just wandering
For a significant amount of time, I had no clear direction or purpose in life.

For years I was adrift
For many years, I felt lost and unsure of what my path in life should be.

Directionless and wayward lost
Completely lacking in direction and wandering aimlessly, unsure of where to go or what to do.

Like a swallow on a cliff
Feeling as though I was perched at a dangerous, dizzying height with nowhere to go.

But slowly I found purpose
Over time, I discovered meaning and direction in my life.

And my life became more clear
As I discovered my purpose, my life began to make more sense and feel more fulfilling.

I found my destination
Eventually, I reached a point where I felt I had achieved what I set out to do.

But now, where to go from here?
Despite reaching my destination, I am now uncertain about what my next step should be.

Cuz I'm already there, I'm already everywhere
Feeling as though I have achieved everything that I wanted to and have nowhere else to go.

I've got a wife, two kids and a picket fence
My life has become more stable and predictable, with a spouse, children and a house in a suburban neighborhood.

Everything was hazy, now it's making sense
Despite previously feeling directionless, things in my life are now clearer and more defined.

Alright, I made it, so now what?
Even though I have achieved many of my goals, I am now questioning what the purpose of it all is.

I paid my dues in factories
I have worked hard in difficult manual labor jobs to earn my current success.

I worked until I bled
I worked so hard that I physically hurt myself in the process.

The suffering made me stronger
Although the work was painful, it helped me grow and become a stronger person.

So I pushed to get ahead
Using the strength I gained from my suffering, I worked hard to become more successful.

Now I'm perched above the factory floor
Having worked my way up, I am now in a supervisory position in the factory where I once worked.

Looking down at my friends below
Despite my success, I feel a sense of distance from my former colleagues and friends in the factory.

In my comfy car I drive away
I have achieved a level of success that allows me to leave the factory and travel comfortably.

But there's nowhere left to go
Despite my success and relative comfort, I feel as though there is no clear direction for me to move forward in.

No one ever told me
Despite having worked hard to achieve my goals, I was not prepared for what would come next.

That when the race is done
After achieving my goals, I found myself without a clear sense of purpose or direction.

The finish line's behind you
There is nothing left for me to strive towards or to aim for.

And you have lost, or you have won
Regardless of whether or not I achieved my goals, I find myself uncertain of what comes next.

The crowd goes home and you're still standing
After achieving my goals, I found myself standing alone with no clear path forward.

On that empty track
Without any clear direction or goal, I feel as though I am adrift once again.

The lights are off, the crowd is gone
There is no one left to cheer me on or to give me guidance or direction.

And there's no turning back
Despite my uncertainty, I recognize that I cannot simply return to the way things were before.

Cuz You're already there, You're already everywhere
Feeling as though there is nothing left for me to accomplish or achieve.

I'm already there, I'm already everywhere
Feeling as though I have achieved everything that I wanted to and have nowhere else to go.

I'm already there, I'm already everywhere
Feeling as though there is nowhere left for me to go and nothing left for me to strive for.