[Verse 1]
I’ve been walking this worn-out road
Shoes all dusty
But my eyes still glow
Every wrong turn taught me something bright
Little lanterns in the night
[Chorus]
I just want the essence of life
Not the noise
Just the simple right
Staying true to the heart I hide
Let it open wide
I just want the essence of life
Every breath like a quiet light
If I lose my way sometime
I’ll still be mine (oh I’ll still be mine)
[Verse 2]
Some days I’m heavy with “what if I fail?”
Some days I’m sailing
Catching every sail
But hope keeps humming in my restless chest
Saying
“Do your best
Then rest”
[Chorus]
I just want the essence of life
Not the mask that I wore on nights
Staying true when the doubts all rise
Looking in my eyes
I just want the essence of life
Let my heart be my only guide
If I fall or change my mind
I’ll still be mine (I’ll still be mine)