Potential Upside

There’s a potential upside in the dark we face. In the lessons in the setback, in the strength that takes its place.

The sky was heavy, 

change felt so hurry,
I was calm down and pondering about -

why I’ve had unusual experiences
You said, “Don’t call it over,

just because it’s unpleasant.
Like culture is invisible,

and it’s learning what it’s worth.

Yeah, I’ve been through by-

 what I hoped the justice can play its role
But there’s a reason people have different purposes.
There’s a potential upside in the influence we make,
In the sparks when the lights go out, 

and we can still fumble our way up.

If the road’s got potholes, 

we’ll learn the way they land,
Turn the “not yet” into “look what I can.”
There’s a potential upside, 

I can feel it in my mind
Even when it’s rough, 

I’m not impressed by “less.”
So hold on, hold on—

watch me find my way back,
’Cause I don’t need a perfect explanation to-

 prove I am all right.

I used to take growth for granted.

but now I know there are so many frictions and obstacles on my way
Like progress takes a price and we pay it with our perspiration
But we can’t rush for healing,

we can’t shrink the gaps without authentic voices —
They’re just the coherence from -

who you’ve been, 

who you are, 

and who you want to be.

So if my voice shakes, 

I’m not giving up,
I’m just learning how to persuade with confidence 

There’s a potential upside in the future we make,
In the sparks when the disruption happens and we still stay calm
If the road’s got pitfalls, we’ll learn to overcome ,
Turn the “not yet” into “look what I can.”
There’s a potential upside, I can feel it in my way
Even when it’s rough, I’m not impressed by “less.”
So hold on, hold on—watch me find my own trails
’Cause I don’t need a perfect excuse to know I’m exploring the world 

Let the old mistakes go
I won’t let them repeat .
I’ll take the long way to retry
But I’ll be alright
If tomorrow feels unknown,
I’ll make it mine—
One brave choice at a time,
One inspirational open line.

Yeah, there’s a potential upside in the dark we face,
In the lessons in the setback, in the strength that takes its place.
When the world says “be careful,” I’ll answer, “I can handle change,”
Turn the ache into fuel and let the good things rearrange.
There’s a potential upside—and it’s waiting at the edge,
For the version of me that immerses negotiating with value .
So hold on, hold on—don’t blink, don’t look away,
’Cause even in the worst, I’m still on my way.

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