This song has been stuck in my head all afternoon. It might be the result of listening to the Hunger Games soundtrack a few times, or it might be because I really like the meaning of it...unlike many of the other brainless tunes that get stuck in my head. Walking around earlier today I was thinking about all the people watching my every move; how easy it is to get a reputation, either good or bad. Sometimes it's like they are just waiting to see what I will do next; waiting to take advantage of any opportunity to attack. But today...I don't know, I guess for the first time in a long time I was able to hold my head high and look straight ahead without feeling that way. I'm starting to use my scars to my benefit rather than my downfall. "Every lesson forms a new scar" after all. Always be ready for those unexpected attacks, but don't let the fear keep you from living. "You've got something they don't." Use your scars, your knowledge, your passion, your joy...everything you have...take it and use it.
Everybody's waiting
Everybody's watching
Even when you're sleeping
Keep your eyes open
The tricky thing
Is yesterday we were just children
Playing soldiers
Just pretending
Dreaming dreams with happy endings
In backyards, winning battles with our wooden swords
But now we've stepped into a cruel world
Where everybody stands and keeps score
Keep your eyes open
Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown
Everybody's watching to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping
Keep your eyes open
So here you are, two steps ahead and staying on guard
Every lesson forms a new scar
They never thought you'd make it this far
But turn around, oh they've surrounded you
It's a showdown and nobody comes to save you now
But you've got something they don't
Yeah you've got something they don't
You've just gotta keep your eyes open
Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown
Everybody's watching to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Keep your eyes open
Keep your feet ready
Heartbeat steady
Keep your eyes open
Keep your aim locked
The night goes dark
Keep your eyes open
Everybody's waiting for you to breakdown
Everybody's watching to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping
Keep your eyes open
Thank you for the insight, Taylor Swift. =P Hope everyone is having a great start to the week! Remember...keep your eyes open and be ready to use that "something" special that only YOU have when things start to get rocky! Peace out!
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