When I See You
Y.Lam Lyrics

All of your life you're sitting inside
You have been confined to a small space for a long time.

Watching the world go by
You have observed the events occurring outside.

Taking your time oh never mind
You are proceeding without any sense of urgency.

There's really no reason to try
You don't perceive any motivation to make an effort.

What do you know?
You question the extent of your knowledge.

Taking the risk, oh taking the time
You contemplate the possibility of attempting something new.

Nobody seems to oblige
You can't seem to find anyone who will assist you.

Waiting for someone to show you the way
You desire someone to guide and direct you.

It's hard to see hope in their eyes
You struggle to find optimism in their expressions.

And then they tell you about the things you've done
They recount your past actions to you.

They know the answers, but really, what do they know?
You doubt their knowledge and experience.

What do you know?
You question your understanding of the situation.

Woops, oh what's your mistake?
You recognize an error that you have made.

I know it's so hard to try
You acknowledge the difficulty of putting in effort.

They beg you to leave, oh they beg you to stay
They express a desire for you to depart and yet remain simultaneously.

It's never an easy ride
You comprehend that the journey will not be simple.

What do you know?
You doubt the extent of your knowledge once again.

So here's a chance to show to you
Here is an opportunity to demonstrate something to you.

All of the things in your way
All of the obstacles that must be overcome.

The message is clear but it's hard to hear
The message is understandable but difficult to accept.

So listen to what we say
Listen to our advice and guidance.

What do you know?
You conclude with a final questioning of your knowledge.