Twelve Lyrics

It's hard to keep focused

I get stuck in these moments

Feeling nothing but hopeless and frozen

My head is my fuckin' opponent

And I know it I try to maintain a balance

I'm manic

At times I feel like everyday is a challenge

And dammit

I've been having dreams of another version of me

This other person I could certainly be

If I could find a way to pry away

This guy who thinks the skies are gray

The sun is gonna shine today

Get out of my way

When I'm feeling like I'm stuck

And all my past is piling up

Oh I remember what mom said

When I was twelve

Just don't lose don't lose

Don't lose yourself

Just don't lose don't lose yourself

This too shall pass

I got it tatted on my arm for my grand mom

Think about her when I'm writing sad songs

An inspiration her spirit guided the pen

And taught me when it gets dark

I can find the light from within

To conquer anything

Achieving any dream

Too many people busted their ass

For me to not be all I can be

I owe it to them I owe it to me

So if I show I believe I know it can be

When I'm feeling like I'm stuck

And all my past is piling up

Oh I remember what mom said

When I was twelve

Just don't lose don't lose

Don't lose yourself

Just don't lose don't lose yourself

(Yeah)

I remember back in school

I was breaking all the rules

My heart was never quiet

But somehow I'm sitting here

Paralyzed by all my fears tonight

I'm still counting the days

Trying to find ways out of this maze

'Cause Ive been finding it hard even to laugh

Through all of this change

You got to remember that nothing's forever

So when you're feeling like you're stuck

Or buried under the pressure

It's only temporary

And as long as you remain focused

Then you can climb over any mountain

Or conquer the ocean

Meaning the world is yours

The real world not the one on your phone

That charger's a tether it's stunting your growth

You know

But it's easier to say it than do it

So I wrote it so I can play it

When Im starting to loose it

When I'm feeling like I'm stuck

And all my past is piling up

Oh I remember what mom said

When I was twelve

Just don't lose don't lose

Don't lose yourself

Just don't lose don't lose yourself