High Steppin'
The Avett Brothers Lyrics

I'm a high steppin', high bettin'
I embrace risk and strive for success

Love givin', I'm a love gettin'
I freely give and receive affection

I'm a stranger, I love stretchin' out my wheels
I enjoy exploring new places and experiences

Overnightin' on the desert strip
Spending nights in unfamiliar and isolated locations

Makin' time and losin' grip
Trying to keep up with life's demands while feeling overwhelmed

Drivin' circles in the canyons of my mind
Feeling trapped and restless within my own thoughts

I'm an outsider lookin' in
I feel like I don't quite belong

I got a perfect square for a circle of friends
My friends don't understand or fully relate to me

It's the four of us against the rest of you
We stick together against the world

But really I am all alone
Despite having friends, I still feel isolated

I'd sell 'em out to save my own
I would prioritize my own well-being over theirs

I told them that but they don't buy the truth
They don't believe or understand my perspective

Well it's warfare out there, folks
The world is a competitive and challenging place

You're either working for success
Everyone is striving for personal achievement

Or to be rich or, God help us, famous
Some pursue wealth and fame

Or you're working against the clock just to stay afloat
Some are struggling to survive

Got your nose all scraped up from the grindstone
Working tirelessly and sacrificing for success

You're digging for diamonds and only finding rhinestones
Putting in effort but not achieving desired outcomes

Meanwhile it's August and the tax man has never heard of summer vacation
Financial responsibilities don't allow for leisure

You're either working on yourself or you're lookin' after babies
People focus on personal growth or caring for others

Takin' care of your old man or your old lady
Taking on the responsibility of caring for aging parents

And the direct line to the hospital just says 'Leave a message'
Feeling helpless and overwhelmed when it comes to health issues

See, you can only live one day at a time
Reminding oneself to focus on the present

Only drive one hot rod at a time
Not spreading oneself too thin and focusing on one thing at a time

Only say one word at a time
Being mindful of one's words and communication

And only think one thought at a time
Encouraging clarity of thought and avoiding mental clutter

And every soul is alone when the day becomes night
Feeling alone and introspective during the nighttime

And there in the dark if you can try to see the light
Finding hope and positivity in difficult times

In the most pitch black shape of the loneliest shadow
Finding light and purpose even in the darkest moments

Well then you ought to sleep well
If you can find hope, you can find peace

'Cause there's hope for sure
Believing that there is always room for optimism

Well I don't know about all that being true but
Acknowledging uncertainty and skepticism

I do know this
I am certain of this fact

The best beggars are choosers
Those who are selective in their pursuits are most successful

The best winners are losers
Achieving success often involves overcoming numerous failures

The best lovers ain't never been loved
Those who love deeply often have not experienced reciprocated love

And first place ain't easy
Achieving the top position requires significant effort

The hardest part is believing
Having faith and confidence is the biggest challenge

The very last word is love
Ultimately, love is the most important aspect of life