Rocky Road from The Climb by Fairbanks

Been walkin down this rocky road trying to find my forsaken soul with each mile I lose more control this life of mine takes its toll

this life of mine it takes its toll
what should I do, where do I go
it all just seems impossible
like climbin’ walls with no control
every step feels so unstable
truth gets lost in every fable
but still I fight, I won't let go—
there's strength in pain that they don't know

I’ve walked through storms with shattered faith
each lesson carved into my face
the nights I cried, alone, disgraced
became the fire I now embrace
they see the scars, not what I’ve braved
don’t know the price that I have paid
but every loss has helped me grow
and made me more than they could know

Been walkin down this rocky road trying to find my forsaken soul with each mile i lose more control this life of mine takes its toll

I’ve bled for dreams I barely caught
been judged for every honest thought
while drowning in the wars I fought
against the fear that hope forgot
but still I rose through every blow
rebuilding slow from all below
I learned to bend but never break
to bear the weight my soul can take

So when the darkness calls my name
and I feel buried in the blame
I grip the hurt, ignite the flame
and burn right through the guilt and shame
'cause even when I’m at my low
I shine with light I didn’t know
and though this road is rough and cold—
my heart remains, unbought, unsold

• Hip-Hop/Rap
• alternative hip-hop
• concious hip hop
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