Things didn't happen right away Not sure what to expect or how to act Not always the first pick or get the girl Didn't get his hopes up came up short Usually ended up disappointed Lost in his hopes feeling overwhelmed Emotions got the better of him Betrayed by family still showing love Hurt by his best friend hard to trust Stayed away got sober friends faded Blamed for cheating his girl cheating Called bad names an unfaithful luster Trying to expose the shame of yesterday Did it matter it was all in the past Taunted by the tormenting present Pulled back by the past fighting regret Living in the moment escaping anguish Focused on the future new goals rising up