Feeling so empty and alone
Despite the glimmer of a future so bright
Pangs of the past still haunt the soul
Clinging to the comforts of knowing what is to come

Dare to dream I say, Dare to live
Expect the best I say, Expect it now
Accept the good I say, Accept it for me
Live I say, Live out loud

I seem to walk the right path for a day or two
Until the comforting numbness consumes my soul
Once again struggling for air
As the darkness tries to pull me back under

How many times can I pull myself up
Unable to let go of this comforting pain
How do I save once and for all what is left of me 
I want to thrive I want to survive