Undermine
Nashville Cast Charles Esten & Hayden Panettiere Lyrics

Sometimes good intentions
Even when you have good intentions, it doesn't always come out the way you want it to.

Don't come across so well
And that can lead to misunderstandings and communication breakdowns.

Get me analyzing everything that
When things don't go as planned, it's easy to overthink and question everything.

Ain't worth thinking 'bout
But sometimes it's better to just let go and not waste time dwelling on insignificant things.

Just 'cause I ain't lived through
Just because I haven't experienced the same situations as you have.

The same hand that was dealt to you
Doesn't mean that my experiences are any less valid or significant.

Doesn't make me any less
We are all different and have unique experiences that shape who we are.

Or make any more of you
No one is more or less important based on their experiences.

I wouldn't trade my best day
I value my own experiences and accomplishments.

So you could validate
I won't sacrifice my own happiness or success just to gain approval from someone else.

All your fears
Especially if it means giving in to someone else's fears or insecurities.

And if I've only got one shot
We only have one life to live, so it's important to make the most of it.

Won't waste it on a shadow box
We shouldn't waste our time and energy on things that don't matter or hold us back.

I'll stand right here
We should stand strong in our beliefs and values.

It's all talk, talk, talk
Sometimes people talk a lot without actually doing anything.

Talkin' in the wind
Their words are like empty promises, without any real action or progress.

It only slows you down
Listening to others' negative opinions and doubts can hold us back and slow us down.

If you start listenin'
We shouldn't let others' opinions influence our own beliefs and decisions.

And it's a whole lot harder to shine
It takes a lot of hard work and determination to succeed.

Than undermine
And it's even harder when others try to bring us down or undermine our efforts.

First mile is always harder
Starting something new or leaving our comfort zones can be challenging.

When you're leaving what you know
It's especially difficult when we are leaving behind familiar people and places.

Won't blame you if you stay here
It's understandable if someone chooses to stay in their comfort zone.

Waving to me as I go
But it's important to support those who are taking a risk and pursuing new opportunities.

Always wished the best for you
We should always wish the best for others, even if we don't agree with their choices.

Thought that you would see me through my wildest dreams
And hope that they will support and encourage us in pursuing our own dreams.

Yeah, the ones you thought I'd never make
Even the ones that may seem impossible or unrealistic.

Still, you would trade your best day
But unfortunately, some people prioritize their own desires or expectations over others' happiness or success.

Just to have your way
Even if it means sacrificing someone else's dreams or goals.

All these years
And this can lead to resentment and disappointment over time.

And if you only had one shot
But if we only have one chance to pursue our dreams and goals.

Maybe all this talk
Then we shouldn't waste our time talking and doubting ourselves.

Would disappear
But instead take action and make our dreams a reality.

It's a whole lot harder to shine
It takes a lot of hard work, determination, and self-belief to succeed.

Yeah, it's a whole lot harder to shine
And it's even harder when others are trying to bring us down or undermine our efforts.

Than undermine
But we should never give up on our dreams, even when others doubt us or try to bring us down.