Down the Road

Riding Down the Road I thought the road had taught me its lessons, 'Bout being cautious, humble, kind, and charitable too. But those lessons were just the beginning, These rides were just the start, it's true. (Chorus) As I rode those longest miles, I wondered what I'd learn this time. But the lessons, they didn't come, This time, I found strength in my own rhyme. My will, forged in the rain and heat, It's now stronger than it's ever been. No more fear, regret, or anxiety, Dictatin' my future, my life's sheen. (Verse 2) My perspective's permanently shifted, No longer stuck in the here and now. I see past to the overall picture, Judgin' life by the lifetime, not the plow. The endless miles showed me there's always, Failure, disappointment, and struggle too. But it also showed I persevered, And I saw the strength within me grew. (Chorus) As I rode those longest miles, I wondered what I'd learn this time. But the lessons, they didn't come, This time, I found strength in my own rhyme. (Bridge) No, this time, I did not learn a lesson, This time the road showed me the way. That ridin' is amazing, sure, But the rider holds the strength to sway. (Verse 3) The one who takes the handlebars, Holds the strength, the bravery, the future's call. In the end, the bike will teach you lessons, But those lessons come from your own heart's hall. The bike will help to bring 'em out, But it's up to you to decide, How the road will change you, On this long and endless ride. (Outro) Yeah, the road will show you many things, But the strength's in you, that's what it brings. So take those handlebars and ride, Let your heart and soul be your guide.