We’re holding on too tight to things that ain’t real
Stuck in a cycle of hurt that we just can’t heal
We keep lookin’ forward, but all we see’s the past
Tryna outrun the shadows that seem to last

Chasin’ after dreams that never seem to last
Livin’ in a picture painted by our past

If we could look beyond the surface, maybe we’d be free
Stop clinging to these shallow views of how we’re supposed to be
Tired of bein’ anxious ‘bout a world we made
A life that’s built on all the messes and mistakes

We wear a mask and call it hope, but it’s so thin
Coverin’ up the fear that’s always diggin’ in
If we’d just take a second, put down the pride
We might find somethin’ real on the other side

Chasin’ after dreams that never seem to last
Livin’ in a picture painted by our past

If we could look beyond the surface, maybe we’d be free
Stop clinging to these shallow views of how we’re supposed to be
Tired of bein’ anxious ‘bout a world we made
A life that’s built on all the messes and mistakes

We keep trippin’ on the same old lines
Pretendin’ it’s all fine, but we’re wastin’ time

If we could look beyond the surface, maybe we’d be free
Stop clinging to these shallow views of how we’re supposed to be
Tired of bein’ anxious ‘bout a world we made
A life that’s built on all the messes and mistakes

Enough of livin’ life with a heart on hold
It’s time to break the chains, time to let it go