Closer to the Edge

Somewhere in my mind there is a large cliff

When I look down, it makes my body stiff

The closer that I am, the more I learn

About how fear can make my stomach churn

I start looking for someone in my life

To help me be rid of this fear and strife

To help to keep myself on solid ground

And give me strength by saying “Don’t look down”

Chorus:

So take my hand every step of the way

Tell me everything’s going to be okay

So take a deep breath, count backwards from four

You push me off the edge but help me to soar

You bring me closer, closer to the edge

It’s a long way down and it’s a straight fall

Just one messy step and you’ll lose it all

But you plant your feet right and you prepare

You will not fall but you’ll fly through the air

But sometimes you need someone at your side

Someone with whom you can share the ride

Someone who shows you there’s no need for fright

Someone that you can be with day or night

CHORUS

CHORUS

Feel the acceleration

As you climb the elevation

You will learn of aviation

As you feel love’s revelation

It’s time you let yourself be free

And be rid of monotony

That way you can successfully

Become the best you that you’ll be

CHORUS

CHORUS

Closer to the edge

Closer to the edge

Closer to the edge

Sometimes lyrics that I write turn out to sound more like a poem than usual. This, to me, seems to be one of those instances. It’s about finding somewhere that pushes you to be your best self. It might take you out of your comfort zone, but at least you’ll have someone there supporting you all the way.