When I look back at my story
When I was very very young
I was given no direction
I often stared up at the sun
I tried to find the answers
Without a question on my mind
I searched through pain and suffering
Never read a single sign
I worshiped only pleasure
And it always paired with pain
I thought I’d learned a lesson
But I’m right back here again
I robbed, I stole and cheated
Thinking only of myself
I never cared for others
All for me and no one else
I projected my reflection
Saw an evil sinful world
Everything around me
Caused my peril to unfurl
Then I stood upon a crossroads
I was a broke and tired man
With no home or destination
Nowhere was a helping hand
Then I looked upon the life I lead
And the things that I had done
And I thought about that little boy
Who would stare up at the sun
And I wondered what would happen
If I had another try
If I had someone to show me
How to live a better life
How to love a little better
How to spend a little time
Making other people happy
Never caring what was mine
Not to worry about the money
Do away with foolish pride
Take some time to smell the flowers
Truly find the reasons why
Find a God of understanding
Ask Him who I really am
Stretch my hand out to a brother
Be the one to lend a hand
It was then I got a feelin
One I’ve never had before
The answer I’d been searching for
Was standing at my door
He reached his hand out to uplift me
I rose a strong but humble man
Now all the things that brought me down
Where now my armor to defend
As I looked upon this crossroads
From a different point of view
My life now had a meaning
I felt empowered by the truth
The fear and pain have left me
I can help my fellow man
I truly think that little boy
Would be proud of who I am