Don't Be Afraid

(Words and music: Patrick Gadola)

And now I know it's true
It's not so much what we say
Or even what we do
But what we hope to be

I know I don't spend much time here
And do you think that will change?

Quiet by the lake
Kids are skipping stones
Some people drive away
Some people are in groups

And some people are alone
Do you think that will change?

Maybe it should be this way
But who do you want to be?
Will you visit friends?
Will you take deep breaths?

Splash in puddles fun
But children do grow up
"We have to go this way"
"We have to go this way"

We have to go this way
Do you think that will change?

Quiet by the lake
A few voices and the waves
A seagull comes to me
And then walks away

And then flies over the lake
Do you think that will change?

Maybe it must be this way
But who do you want to be?
"Don't be afraid!"
"Don't be afraid!"
"Don't be afraid!"
"Don't be afraid!"
"Don't be afraid!"
"Don't be afraid!"
"Don't be afraid!"