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I’ll always think the best of you I won’t assume the worst No matter what the circumstance No matter what the hurt. Until I’ve walked a mile in your shoes Until you’ve walked in mine Jumping to conclusions in just a waste of time. Rumours fly like butterflies Landing gracefully Bringing honey on their tender lips so innocently; But until I’ve come to you my friend And sought to understand, I won’t believe a word they say because Truth ain’t second-hand. We observe but do not see The possibilities. We only see through coloured lenses of our own reality. I don’t know what’s in your heart You don’t know what’s in mine So let’s leave the temptation Of judging behind. I didn’t mean to hurt you What you read, wasn’t what I meant. Words were taken out of the context Of my heart’s intent. So, come walk with me my friend. Let’s try to talk it out ‘cause wouldn’t life be sweeter with the Benefit of doubt? The benefit of doubt my friend, That’s what I’m giving you The benefit of doubt Can’t see it working any other way.
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Nov 15, 2014
Nov 15, 2014 at 5:37 PM UTC
Benefit of Doubt
I’ll always think the best of you I won’t assume the worst No matter what the circumstance No matter what the hurt. Until I’ve walked a mile in your shoes Until you’ve walked in mine Jumping to conclusions in just a waste of time. Rumours fly like butterflies Landing gracefully Bringing honey on their tender lips so innocently; But until I’ve come to you my friend And sought to understand, I won’t believe a word they say because Truth ain’t second-hand. We observe but do not see The possibilities. We only see through coloured lenses of our own reality. I don’t know what’s in your heart You don’t know what’s in mine So let’s leave the temptation Of judging behind. I didn’t mean to hurt you What you read, wasn’t what I meant. Words were taken out of the context Of my heart’s intent. So, come walk with me my friend. Let’s try to talk it out ‘cause wouldn’t life be sweeter with the Benefit of doubt? The benefit of doubt my friend, That’s what I’m giving you The benefit of doubt Can’t see it working any other way.
I actually wrote this as a song. :)
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Nov 15, 2014
Nov 15, 2014 at 5:37 PM UTC
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