Celebrate
The Unlikely Candidates Lyrics

Mom if you can hear me, I think I made it
I've finally achieved success and I hope my mom knows it

20,000 fans from the stage I'm standing on
I'm performing in front of a large audience and it's a surreal experience

I want you to know I appreciate it
I'm grateful for all the support my family has given me

One day I'll come home, we can celebrate
I'll come back home and we can enjoy my success together

Mom I gotta go, the curtain's calling
I have to leave for my performance now

All the way from Rome, I'm really sorry
I'm apologizing for being so far away from home while pursuing my dreams

Tell my little sister I said hey
Send my regards to my younger sibling

Yeah these late nights and these long drives
The journey to success has been exhausting, with many nights on the road

Full moons under dark skies
The scenery along the way has been beautiful but it's also been lonely

Tears fall behind phone screens
It's hard to be away from loved ones and it brings me to tears

Lonely hearts lead to bad dreams
Being lonely can lead to negative thoughts and feelings

Wish that I could be there for you
I wish I could be present for important events in the lives of my loved ones

I hope that life will be fair for you
I want good things to happen to my loved ones despite my absence

It's hard to sleep 'cause I'm always thinking
I can't stop thinking about my family even when I'm trying to rest

And passing out off of codeine
The stress has taken a toll on me and sometimes I need medication to sleep

And I hope you know that I'm not complaining
I don't want my loved ones to think I'm ungrateful for my success

Hope you know I appreciate it
I am grateful for all the support from my family and friends

Every day is just filled with love
I am surrounded by love despite the distance between us

Man every day is just thanks and praises
I wake up grateful every day for this opportunity and support

But memories of your birthdays, they get me in the worst ways
Thinking about missing important celebrations like birthdays is the hardest part

When you say, "dad, it's okay"
Hearing my children reassure me that they're okay without me is bittersweet

Not the money, not the fame
Success isn't about material possessions or recognition

Love the struggle, love the pain
The journey to success is tough, but it's ultimately worth it

After all that we have gained
Despite the struggles, we have achieved success

We realize we're all the same
No matter our success or struggle, we are all human and have common experiences

Sacrifice my brothers cried
I've had to make sacrifices to achieve success

We've been gone when family died
Being away from family makes it even harder to cope with loss

Losing my focus, symphonies open
Sometimes I become distracted or overwhelmed, but music helps refocus me

Singing my opus, just for a moment
My music is my greatest creation and achievement

One day I'll get home and we can throw a big party
One day I'll be back with my family and we can celebrate my success together

Invite other people that helped us get started to
I want to celebrate my success with those who have supported and believed in me since the beginning

To all of you artists that feel a martyr
To fellow struggling artists, keep pushing and don't give up

Don't ever give up, you just gotta go harder
Perseverance is key to achieving success in the music industry

Every night feels like another weekend
The constant touring and performances make every night feel like a weekend

Keep pretending that it's easy
It's easier to pretend to be okay than to admit how exhausting and challenging it is

Sold my soul for a wrecking ball
I've had to make sacrifices to pursue my dreams

I shot at the moon but I mostly fall
My pursuit of success isn't always successful, but I keep trying