No Easy Way Out
Robert Tepper Lyrics

We're not indestructible
We are vulnerable and subject to the forces of life, just like anyone else.

Baby, better get that straight
It's important to face reality and not shy away from difficult truths.

I think it's unbelievable
It's difficult to comprehend how people can give up control of their lives to chance.

How you give in to the hands of fate
It's a mistake to let things happen without taking an active role in shaping one's own life.

Some things are worth fighting for
There are values and principles that are worth sacrificing for and working towards despite the difficulties.

Some feelings never die
Certain emotions are so deeply ingrained that they can continue to affect a person for a long time even after the event that caused them.

I'm not askin' for another chance
I don't want to undo past mistakes, but rather understand their impact on the present.

I just wanna know why
I'm seeking an explanation or understanding of my life circumstances and choices.

There's no easy way out
It's difficult to escape the consequences of one's actions or to change one's life circumstances without significant effort and sacrifice.

There's no shortcut home
There's no easy way to get to where we want to be in life without putting in the hard work and effort required.

Givin' in can't be wrong
It's sometimes necessary to compromise or accept less than perfect outcomes, as long as it doesn't violate one's core values.

I don't wanna pacify you
I don't want to deceive you into thinking everything is fine and not confront our problems.

I don't wanna drag you down
I don't want to bring you into my struggles or keep you from living your own life goals.

But I'm feelin' like a prisoner
I feel trapped or constrained by my life circumstances or choices.

Like a stranger in a no-name town
I feel isolated and disconnected from my surroundings or people around me.

I see all the angry faces
I am aware of the negative emotions and reactions of people around me.

Afraid that could be you and me
I worry that we could be caught up in the same negative patterns and outcomes as others around us.

Talkin' about what might have been
Reflecting on missed opportunities or things that could have gone differently in the past.

I'm thinkin' about what I used to be
I'm considering how my past actions and behavior have led me to my present circumstances and identity.

Baby, baby, we can shed this skin
We can change and transform ourselves by making different choices and taking different paths in life.

We can know how we feel inside
We can gain greater self-awareness and understanding of our own emotions and motivations.

Instead of goin' down an endless road
Rather than remaining in our current situation, we can choose to pursue a different life path.

Not knowin' if we're dead or alive
Feeling lost and uncertain about our place in the world or our purpose in life.

Givin' in, givin' in can't be wrong, no
Although it's sometimes necessary to compromise or accept less than perfect outcomes, it's important not to give up on our values or beliefs entirely.