Undermine
Nashville Cast - Hayden Panettiere Charles Esten Lyrics

Sometimes good intentions
Even when we have good intentions, it doesn't always translate well.

Don't come across so well
Our intentions may be perceived differently by others.

Get me analyzing everything that
Our insecurities can cause us to overthink and scrutinize even insignificant things.

ain't worth thinking 'bout
Things that we worry about may not be worth the effort.

Just cause I ain’t lived through
Just because I haven't experienced the same struggles as you doesn't make me inferior.

The same hand that was dealt to you
We all face different challenges in life based on our circumstances.

Doesn't make me any less
One's worth is not defined by the struggles they have faced.

Or make any more of you
Similarly, someone else's struggles do not make them any more valuable as a person.

I wouldn’t trade my best day
I am not willing to sacrifice my successes for anyone else's approval.

So you could validate
I am not seeking validation from others to prove my worth.

All your fears
I am not willing to cater to someone else's insecurities or fears.

And if I’ve only got one shot
Life is short, and I want to make the most of it.

Won’t waste it on a shadow box
I won't waste my time dwelling on negative or unproductive thoughts.

I’ll stand right here
I am confident in my decisions and will stand by them.

It’s all talk, talk, talk
Talking without action is meaningless.

Talkin' in the wind
Talking without purpose is like speaking to the wind - it goes nowhere.

It only slows you down
Overthinking and overanalyzing can hinder progress and growth.

If you start listenin'
Listening to your doubts and fears can hold you back.

And it’s a whole lot harder to shine
It is more challenging to succeed when you are constantly doubting yourself.

Than undermine
You are more likely to be unsuccessful if you do not believe in yourself.

First mile is always harder
The beginning of a journey or change is always the most difficult.

When you're leaving what you know
Leaving your comfort zone can be scary, but it is necessary for growth.

Won’t blame you if you stay here
I do not judge or blame others for choosing to stay in their comfort zone.

Waving to me as I go
I support and encourage others even when they may not choose the same path as me.

Always wished the best for you
I genuinely care about others and hope they find happiness and success.

Thought that you would see me through my wildest dreams
I may have hoped for support from others, but ultimately, my success is my own responsibility.

Yeah, the ones you thought I’d never make
I may surprise others with my achievements, but I do not need their validation.

Still, you would trade your best day
Others may be willing to sacrifice their successes to bring you down.

Just to have your way
Some people may prioritize their own desires over others' success and wellbeing.

All these years
This lack of support or effort may have persisted for a long time.

And if you only had one shot
If people recognized the potential of others, they might re-evaluate their behavior.

Maybe all this talk
Perhaps the negative talk and lack of support would disappear with more understanding and empathy.

Would disappear
Removing negativity and doubt can help individuals succeed.

It's a whole lot harder to shine
Success and achievement requires hard work, perseverance, and a belief in oneself.

Yeah, it's a whole lite harder to shine
Doubting or underestimating oneself can make it more difficult to achieve greatness.

Than undermine
Allowing self-doubt or negative talk to hinder one's success is a form of self-sabotage.