23 Years
Mark Crisman Lyrics

Straight line
Life often seems linear and predictable before it takes unexpected turns.

Open freeway
Sometimes, it feels like there are endless possibilities available to us.

Take us right back to where it begins
We often long for the comfort of familiarity and the past.

Tonight
Right now, in this moment.

No more waiting
It's time to take action instead of waiting for life to happen.

It's already been
Time is precious, and we cannot afford to waste it.

23 years
The passage of time can feel both fast and slow, and it's tough to reconcile those two things.

The life we lead here's
Our existence isn't perfect, but we try to make the most of it.

Not totally perfect
Imperfections and setbacks are a part of life that we must accept and overcome.

Got a weekend run
We have plans to take a break from the everyday routine and do something fun.

It's gonna be worth it
We anticipate that the fun weekend ahead will be enjoyable and rewarding.

Say you'll learn someday, child
Experience teaches us valuable lessons that we can share with those who come after us.

It's never what it seems
Things are often much more complicated than they first appear, requiring us to look beyond the surface.

I just wish that I could
Sometimes we wish we could simply walk away from a difficult situation.

Lock it up and leave
We want to put a challenging situation behind us and move forward.

Mama told me don't run away
We are often given advice from those who care about us that we should take to heart.

But I've seen this
Sometimes, we witness situations that we know we can't tolerate or stay in.

And I don't wanna stay
We must make tough choices about when we need to leave difficult situations.

I've got high expectations
We hold ourselves to a high standard and hope for success and happiness.

We just can't fight from where we stand
Sometimes we need to change our perspective to overcome an obstacle.

This time
At this moment.

I've got high expectations
We set high standards for ourselves and our lives.

No more waiting
It's time to take action and move forward.

It's already been
Time is fleeting, and we cannot waste it.

23 years
Our time in this incarnation is finite and precious.

I would go anywhere
We must be ready to take risks and change our lives to find what we're looking for.

As long as you're with me
We need the support and companionship of those who love and care for us to take big steps.

To get outta here
We need to create a new life and escape our current circumstances.

Find what is missing
We are searching for something that we feel is lacking in our current life.

Up on the 101
Sometimes, we need to take an adventure and follow the road to wherever it might lead.

Past San Francisco
We need to push ourselves beyond our boundaries and look beyond the present.

I say I think we're lost
As we search for what we need, we may feel uncertain and unsure.

You say we're starting to find it all
Our loved ones can provide support and encouragement as we navigate life's twists and turns.

There's a bottom
The lowest point in life can sometimes offer a foundation upon which we can build something new.

And I think I've
It's our own perception and mindset that helps us push through difficult times.

Found it this time
We gain resilience by experiencing setbacks and learning how to bounce back from failure.

There's a wall
Obstacles will always exist, but we must find ways to go around or over them.

But I won't hit it
We will not allow ourselves to be stopped by setbacks or obstacles.

Again on this try
We have the opportunity to keep trying and persevering until we succeed.