The Night Before

The noise is all around you and you're trying to cope
But the shower from your blessings isn't killing the smoke
And the pain is getting harder, you can't even approach
The circumstances that you're in cause your spirit has broke

But deep down, there's another fire stuck in your skin
You just got to let that loose before the chaos begins
But that's... just much easier said than done
Like when you've never known the feeling to have finally won

Keep on going, keep on fighting - that's the list
Be the only one standing when everyone calls it quits
When the nerves weigh you down, when the blood stains your pride
Push those negatives aside 'cause there's no reason to hide

Do the most to prove to yourself
Forget about the audience that keeps on causing you stress
Don't give in to the fear of disappointing the camera
When the flashes blind your path, just remember your stamina

And if... you think that you could never make it to the top
What's the point of the enemy always blocking your shot
Take a moment to pause and just try to reflect...
Are you really giving your best

If not, why are you stressing - why are you doubting your strength
Why are you making excuses for not exhorting your gains
If you put your goals away, you're gonna fall asleep
And doing that is digging your dreams 6-feet deep

And nah...
I don't wanna do that
I don't wanna try that
I don't wanna see another cat coming down my tracks
With my plans intact
If I could take another chance, I'd get this weight up off my back