Learning to Surf Lyrics

I'm learning to surf

But I fell off my board

I got hit by three waves in succession

Now I'm spinning around

In this washing machine

All because of my newfound obsession

I'm gasping for air

Trying to find up from down

I've surrendered my will to the current

But I see the daylight

I'm not gonna drown

This wreck will not be a deterrent

I'm learning to surf

Learning to surf

I'm sure that I'll just get pummeled again

So I thought I might take a lesson

I'm doing my best

Yes, I'm eager to win

But I need some help

I'm confessin'

Perfect practice makes perfect

Or so people say

I've been honing my skills on a longboard

I'm down on my knees

With my head bowed again

I pray that You'll help me

Be strong, Lord

I'm learning to surf

Learning to surf

Now I'm stuck on shore

With no waves to be found

I've been wasting away like a wino

I'm writing the rays of the sun on my face

And lyrics to songs

Only I know

I'll be on the pier

Till my wound closes up

Feeding birds with some leftover breadcrumbs

It's just a matter of time

From subpar to sublime

And until the next set of waves

Comes

I'm learning to surf

But I fell off my board

Now I'm back on my feet once again

This scar's a reminder

I pray I'll be kinder

And I just can't wait to begin