[Verse 1]
They say “calm down, son,” like it’s easy as that
Like you can just lay your anger down flat
But it rises up quick like a match to a flame
And it don’t always listen when you call its name
You don’t feel what I feel when it’s closing me in
When the world gets loud underneath my skin
I ain’t proud of the things that I think in my head
But I’m learning you don’t have to mean what you said
[Pre-Chorus]
There’s a moment right there ‘fore the line gets crossed
Where you choose what’s won… or what gets lost
[Chorus]
Take a breath — let it roll through your chest
Like a slow river winding out west
You can feel every word, every hurt, every sting
But you don’t gotta let it control everything
Take a breath — give it time, let it be
There’s a space in between you and me
We don’t choose every feeling we get
But we choose… we choose what comes next
[Verse 2]
Anger’s a wildfire out on the plains
Burns everything down, leaves nothing but pain
But you don’t gotta strike just ‘cause it’s in your hand
You can walk away stronger, be a better man
Envy’ll whisper ‘bout what you ain’t got
Paint you a life that ain’t what you thought
But it’s a lying voice in a borrowed disguise
Trying to sell you truth through somebody else’s eyes
[Pre-Chorus]
And love… well it shines like a neon light
But it can blind you too if you hold on too tight
[Chorus]
Take a breath — let it roll through your chest
Like a slow river winding out west
You can feel every word, every hurt, every sting
But you don’t gotta let it control everything
Take a breath — give it time, let it be
There’s a space in between you and me
We don’t choose every feeling we get
But we choose… we choose what comes next
[Bridge]
Yeah I’ve said things I wish I could take back
Let a moment turn into something I lack
But I’ve learned there’s a strength in standing still
In letting your heart catch up with your will
[Final Chorus]
Take a breath — let it rise, let it fall
You ain’t gotta answer every call
Every feeling don’t need your hand
You decide who you’re gonna stand as
Take a breath — when the line’s getting thin
That’s the place where the truth begins
We don’t choose every feeling we get
But we choose… we choose what comes next
[Outro]
Take a breath…
Hold it in…
Let it go…
Then begin again…
ElCeviche
