Stay True
Thursday Lyrics

Kid, you need some thicker skin,
You're too sensitive and can't handle criticism well.

You don't take punches well.
You don't handle failure or setbacks well.

You're just like your old man
You've inherited the same weaknesses as your dad.

But you're young and scared.
You're still inexperienced and lack the confidence to stand up for yourself.

You're weak in your beliefs
You're not confident in your convictions.

And you've got so much to prove
You feel like you need to prove yourself to others.

And not a lot of time
You feel the pressure of time running out to achieve your goals.

Before they get to you.
Before your critics or doubts get the best of you.

So please, Stay True.
Stay true to yourself and your beliefs.

Yeah, you stick up for your friends
You're loyal to your friends and will protect them.

And you've got a lot of heart.
You have a lot of courage and passion.

You remind me of myself
You remind me of how I used to be.

Before I lost my nerve.
Before I became too afraid to take risks.

I've been counting my mistakes.
I've been reflecting on my past failures.

I can see all that we've lost
I see the things we've lost due to our mistakes and weaknesses.

And I don't want to talk
I don't want to dwell on the past or our failures.

About the old days.
About our past and any regrets.

Disregard those clapping hands.
Ignore those who only support you when you're successful.

They'll turn to punches when you're down.
They'll abandon you or turn on you when you're struggling or failing.

Disregard the critics' praise.
Don't be swayed by praise from your critics.

They'll be the first to tell the news
They'll be the first to criticize or shame you if you fail or make a mistake.

That you've sold your soul.
That you've compromised your values or beliefs for success.

Disregard those dollar signs.
Don't let money and greed dictate your decisions.

They'll buy the biggest house in hell
They'll use their money and success to fuel their sinful desires and lifestyles.

Where you'll live alone.
Where you'll be isolated from others due to your poor choices.

Just keep your head down,
Stay focused and determined.

Keep your friends close,
Stay loyal to those who support you.

Hold fast to your beliefs
Stay committed to your values and principles.

And, whatever else you do,
No matter what happens.

Stay True.
Stay true to yourself and your beliefs.

Believe me, when I say,
Trust me on this.

It's the hardest thing to do.
Staying true to yourself is one of the hardest things to do.

They'll kill you by inches.
The world will slowly wear you down and make you compromise your beliefs.

Don't let them make a move.
Don't let your doubts or fears control your decisions or actions.

Disregard the cynics' path.
Ignore the cynical and negative perspectives of others.

They'll buy a drink and laugh with you
They'll pretend to be your friend while secretly laughing at you.

While you trade defeats.
While you struggle and fail in your pursuits.

Disregard your fear of death.
Don't be afraid of failure or of taking risks.

We've all got a lot to lose.
We all have something valuable to lose if we don't stay true to ourselves.

Look me in the eye
Pay attention to what I'm saying.

And promise me one thing
Make a promise to me.

Stay True.
Stay true to yourself and your beliefs.

Nothing else matters.
Nothing else is as important as staying true to yourself.

None of this is real.
All the external factors and distractions that can make you lose sight of what's important aren't real or meaningful.