Tell It Like It Is
Scott Krippayne Lyrics

If you wanna build a bridge
In order to make a connection and reconcile differences, you must be willing to put in the effort.

You gotta get down on the water
You must be willing to go to difficult and risky places to accomplish your goal.

You gotta do some hard work
Building bridges is not easy, and it requires perseverance and dedication.

Where it's dangerous and steep.
Bridges are built where there are deep divides, and it's hard to make progress, but it's worth it.

So the question is this:
The singer is reflecting on the choices and consequences of building bridges.

Is it worth the aggravation
Is it worth the hardship and discomfort to achieve reconciliation?

For some reconciliation
For the purpose of bringing people together and healing relationships.

Where the chasm cuts so deep?
Where there is a deep and wide divide between people, often based on misunderstandings and hurt feelings.

There's no easy way
The path of building bridges is not an easy one.

To help a stubborn world to change
It's challenging to make a difference in a world that resists change.

And there's no free ride
Success comes at a cost and requires sacrifice.

On the road to sacrifice.
The journey towards achieving your goal will require you to give up something else.

There's no shortcut to take
There are no easy ways or quick fixes to accomplish the task.

To get us to a better place
To create a world that is more united and peaceful.

If you wanna tell the truth
Being truthful is important for creating understanding and genuine relationships.

You gotta find someone to listen
It is crucial to find individuals who are willing to hear you out and engage in meaningful conversations.

And expect some opposition
When you speak the truth, not everyone will agree with you or support you.

'Cause being honest is a risk
Being honest can lead to vulnerabilities and consequences, but it's still worth it.

So I guess you'll have to choose,
The decision to speak the truth is not an easy one and requires some reflection on the potential consequences.

Is the trouble you'll uncover
Is the potential backlash and challenges that come with speaking the truth worth it?

Worth the freedom you discover
Being truthful creates a sense of liberation, and it can lead to more authentic and fulfilling relationships.

When you tell it like it is?
When you speak the facts genuinely and candidly.

You need some love to get you through
It's essential to have a supportive community or individuals who will provide love and strength in the face of opposition.

One night in the garden
A reference to Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane before his crucifixion.

Counting up the cost
Reflecting on the sacrifice that it takes to create change and bring people together.

Could there be another way
Jesus questioned if there was another way to save the world besides his crucifixion.

To save the world
To create a world that is filled with love and unity.

Without the Cross?
Without having to suffer and die on the cross, which is the way that Jesus saved humanity.

If you wanna shine a light
To make a positive impact on the world, you must be willing to stand up for what is right.

You gotta take it to the darkness
You must be willing to bring the light to the most challenging and hostile places in the world.

Where the world can be so heartless
Where there is violence, injustice, and cruelty towards others.

And you may have to go alone.
Sometimes, you may have to bear the burden of making a difference by yourself.

So you really must decide,
Before you embark on the journey of making a difference, you must be sure that it is something you are willing to give your all on.

Is the difference that you're making
Is the effort and sacrifice you're putting in worth the impact you're having on the world?

Worth the heavitsol it's takin
Is the cost of the sacrifice you will make worth the positive changes you'll create?

Just to bring a little hope?
Is the ultimate goal of creating a more positive and hopeful world worth taking risks and making sacrifices?

You got to pay the price
Making a positive impact on the world requires sacrifice and hard work.

Build a bridge
To create reconciliation and unity, we must be willing to reach out and connect with others who are different from us.

You gotta tell it
To create understanding and authentic relationships, one must first be willing to communicate openly and honestly.

Tell it like it is
To speak candidly and truthfully.