Wake Up (DW Version)

[anxious_heart]

each day more frightening
all of us wanna die
the pressure's tightening
I don't even want to try
should I take all the stupid bullshit?
what makes them think they can get away with it?
I'm not happy
I wish they just...

I can't take no more
what are we fighting for?
you are my brothers
each one I would die for
please just let it go
all the heads are blown
let's take the stage and remember what we play for

no more fighting!!
I swear I'm gonna leave
talking shit to spite me
I wish they just..

I can't take no more
what are we fighting for?
you are my brothers
each one I would die for
please just let it go
all the heads are blown
let's take the stage and remember what we play for

I can't take no more
what are we fighting for?
you are my brothers
each one I would die for
please just let it go
all the heads are blown
let's take the stage and remember what we play for

remember what we play for
remember what we play for

It takes a lot to build a true friendship. Most of the forming period involves alcohol, nudity, and general shenanigans. While that is the fun part, we have to learn to deal with one another sober too, which is not always easy. I digress.

Maintaining said friendships when the partying ends is the true challenge. We grow in different directions and make life decisions that may tear us apart. We may not like one another's partner of choice. We may choose different lifestyles and become too different. We may simply just move far away and the distance is what comes between us. Most friends are like seasons. They come and go when they're meant to and it's beyond our control.

To all that, I say this: I don't mind fighting with my friends, my relatives, or anyone I generally care about. I'll say what I think about whatever the dispute is and I won't back down from my stance, especially if I feel like a self harming decision is being made. At the same time, I know when it's better to be silent and just be supportive. I'll do whatever it takes to maintain the bond I have with those that are loyal to me. If they're good to me, I'll continue to do be good to them.

A lot of times, I find myself being good to them even if they aren't good to me. I'm that way because I like to honor the memory of my friendships in good times and bad. This is especially true for one that's coming to an end. If we're going to disagree and go our separate ways, I'm not going to fight with you if you once meant something to me. What we went through before our severance will instead be revered ....