Before My Eyes
I cannot believe it has taken me so long to realize
That life truly does flash before our eyes
And it’s all blurry, at the time we can’t quite make out the picture
But when it comes the time to look back on the past we find mixtures
Of memories, perhaps, or lessons we’ve learned as we’ve grown
And God’s purposes alas shine through; we find the light he’s always shown
And even though I’m not walking in God’s footprints in the sand
I’m portraying my destiny with my every action, keeping balance in my stance
I speak my words carefully, I perhaps think too much
But I’m finally seeing eye-to-eye; I’m seeing the meaning of life and I’ve got a tight clutch
I’ve got an idea on the purpose of everything in the universe
And it’s so simple that it makes me sick because we try so hard to be diverse
The meaning is seriously to be, to live, to forgive and forget
To treasure every god given second, because it’s all heaven-sent
No life is worthless, whether you’ve lived three days or eighty years
No life is worthless, with every end comes someone’s tears
But we have to be thankful, because even a breath is a god given talent
Who said you had the right to be alive right now? That would be ignorant
Life flashes before my eyes; I’m already headed towards my sophomore year
Jesus Christ I thought just yesterday I was the age of seven years
Where did the childhood go? In three years I’m on my own
Why did it have to go so fast? What if someday I am all alone?
Jesus Christ why have so many children died lately that I’ve known?
Did they even see you coming, death? Did they die with fear and moans?
Why does it happen, why does life come and have to go?
Why do we wish for it to go faster until we look back and wish it’d been slow?
So many questions, I have for the stars
So many questions that ignite my relationships with wonders and broken hearts
So many fears and thoughts that cause me to live fast and die young
I feel like so often I speak with my body and not with my tongue
It’s funny though because I have no regret in it
You see it’s all about the mindset you put yourself in
I’ve chosen that I will take advantage in this blink of my addictions
I will be old while I’m still young, because there’s no fun in restrictions
Cause who knows when I’ll die, who knows what’s to come
How many more nights do I have? How many more days in the sun?
How many more kisses? How many more embraces?
How many more sights will I see? How many more faces?
How many more tears will I cry? How many more laughs will my belly heave?
So many questions I long for and fear, because the unknown is the scariest thing
I want to stay in this moment, you see, God, I’m so secure and comfortable
I’ve got the best boyfriend in the universe, and he makes me feel unbelievable
I love this boy, two months has surly flown
Before I know it we’ll be 25 and fully grown
Life is flying, but I’m sure these memories will play back in my head slow
Like the nights our bodies tangle, and my heart falls deeper below
Into this sea of mixed emotions, where I know my heart is safe
In his hands, in his warm brown eyes, cause I know that where he is, is the best place
That life truly does flash before our eyes
And it’s all blurry, at the time we can’t quite make out the picture
But when it comes the time to look back on the past we find mixtures
Of memories, perhaps, or lessons we’ve learned as we’ve grown
And God’s purposes alas shine through; we find the light he’s always shown
And even though I’m not walking in God’s footprints in the sand
I’m portraying my destiny with my every action, keeping balance in my stance
I speak my words carefully, I perhaps think too much
But I’m finally seeing eye-to-eye; I’m seeing the meaning of life and I’ve got a tight clutch
I’ve got an idea on the purpose of everything in the universe
And it’s so simple that it makes me sick because we try so hard to be diverse
The meaning is seriously to be, to live, to forgive and forget
To treasure every god given second, because it’s all heaven-sent
No life is worthless, whether you’ve lived three days or eighty years
No life is worthless, with every end comes someone’s tears
But we have to be thankful, because even a breath is a god given talent
Who said you had the right to be alive right now? That would be ignorant
Life flashes before my eyes; I’m already headed towards my sophomore year
Jesus Christ I thought just yesterday I was the age of seven years
Where did the childhood go? In three years I’m on my own
Why did it have to go so fast? What if someday I am all alone?
Jesus Christ why have so many children died lately that I’ve known?
Did they even see you coming, death? Did they die with fear and moans?
Why does it happen, why does life come and have to go?
Why do we wish for it to go faster until we look back and wish it’d been slow?
So many questions, I have for the stars
So many questions that ignite my relationships with wonders and broken hearts
So many fears and thoughts that cause me to live fast and die young
I feel like so often I speak with my body and not with my tongue
It’s funny though because I have no regret in it
You see it’s all about the mindset you put yourself in
I’ve chosen that I will take advantage in this blink of my addictions
I will be old while I’m still young, because there’s no fun in restrictions
Cause who knows when I’ll die, who knows what’s to come
How many more nights do I have? How many more days in the sun?
How many more kisses? How many more embraces?
How many more sights will I see? How many more faces?
How many more tears will I cry? How many more laughs will my belly heave?
So many questions I long for and fear, because the unknown is the scariest thing
I want to stay in this moment, you see, God, I’m so secure and comfortable
I’ve got the best boyfriend in the universe, and he makes me feel unbelievable
I love this boy, two months has surly flown
Before I know it we’ll be 25 and fully grown
Life is flying, but I’m sure these memories will play back in my head slow
Like the nights our bodies tangle, and my heart falls deeper below
Into this sea of mixed emotions, where I know my heart is safe
In his hands, in his warm brown eyes, cause I know that where he is, is the best place