I'll find my way
The Derek Trucks Band Lyrics


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There comes a time,
In each man's life,
To find your way,
Or fall behind

Who you are,
Is the path you take,
And I'll find my way ,
Through your mistake

Sometimes your tears,
Are your bridge to the sky,
But you can't trust souls,
With no truth in their eyes

Who you are,
Is the path you take,
And I'll find my way,
Through your mistake

Time will heal,
And all we know,
If nothing's learned,
Baby, nothing grows

Time will heal,
And all we know,
Everything stays the same,
Nothing changes,
Nothing changes

A man's not a man,
When he takes the lower road,
Dragging his tail,
To cover his tracks

When you plant the seeds,
Of doubt in my mind,
You know you run the risk,
Of being left behind

When I turn the mirror,
I turn it back on myself,
I can see your way,
Was a cry for help

Time will heal,
And all we know,
If nothing's learned,
Baby, nothing grows

Time will heal,
For all we know,
Everything stays the same,




Nothing changes,
Nothing changes

Overall Meaning

"I'll find my way" by The Derek Trucks Band is a song about self-discovery and the importance of choosing one's own path in life. The lyrics highlight the idea that who we are is often shaped by the choices we make and the paths we take, and that it is ultimately up to us to find our way in the world. The song touches on themes of trust, healing, and the consequences of our actions.


The opening lines of the song, "There comes a time, In each man's life, To find your way, Or fall behind", sets the tone for the entire song. It suggests that there is a crucial moment in every person's life where they must decide what path they will take, and that if one is not careful, they may end up falling behind or being left behind. The lines, "Who you are, is the path you take, And I'll find my way, Through your mistake" reinforce the idea that our actions have consequences and that we must take responsibility for our decisions.


The song also addresses the idea that sometimes our hardships and struggles can be a catalyst for growth, as seen in the lines "Sometimes your tears, are your bridge to the sky". However, the lyrics also warn against trusting those who do not have truth in their eyes, suggesting that trust must be earned and that not everyone will have our best interests at heart.


Line by Line Meaning

There comes a time,
At some point in life, there is an occasion


In each man's life,
In every man's existence


To find your way,
To discover your direction


Or fall behind
Otherwise you'll be left behind


Who you are,
Your identity defines


Is the path you take,
The course of action you choose


And I'll find my way,
I will locate my route


Through your mistake
Learning from what you did wrong


Sometimes your tears,
At times your weeping


Are your bridge to the sky,
Can be an escape to freedom


But you can't trust souls,
However, do not rely on individuals


With no truth in their eyes
Who lack sincerity and honesty


Time will heal,
The passage of time will recover


And all we know,
The only thing we can appreciate


If nothing's learned,
If no lessons are gained


Baby, nothing grows
Nothing will progress


A man's not a man,
A man does not embody masculinity


When he takes the lower road,
If he chooses the simplest way


Dragging his tail,
Carrying his shame


To cover his tracks
To conceal his misdeeds


When you plant the seeds,
When you sow the seeds,


Of doubt in my mind,
Of confusion into me,


You know you run the risk,
You are aware of the potential


Of being left behind
Of being forgotten


When I turn the mirror,
When I reflect


I turn it back on myself,
I scrutinize myself with it,


I can see your way,
I notice your path,


Was a cry for help
Was a plea for support


Time will heal,
With time, healing ensues


For all we know,
We may assume


Everything stays the same,
Things remain unaltered,


Nothing changes,
No transformation occurs,


Nothing changes
Nothing will evolve




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOYCE, TRUCKS

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