Ups and Downs
Aryn Michelle 2012
fence off the edges, color in the lines
double check the grammar, show up on time
check off the checklist, keep it all on file
do it all and then some, and don’t forget to smile
I can’t hold on any tighter, I’ll choke my dreams to death
I’ve fooled myself into believing my life is in my hands
tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
I always try to lie to myself
I should know, I should know, I should know
I can’t control the ups and downs
spring follows winter, the earth circles the sun
didn’t ask my permission ‘cause I’m not the one in charge
birds fly without my blessing, babies cry, raindrops pour
but despite divine direction, I’m still keeping score
bad days and good days, they go and they come
and I still need reminding to let go and learn to trust
tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
I always try to lie to myself
I should know, I should know, I should know
I can’t control the ups and downs
valley or hill, moving or standing still
lost or found, the ups and the downs
tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
I always try to lie to myself
I should know, I should know, I should know
I can’t control the ups and downs
tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
I always try to lie to myself
I should know, I should know, I should know
I can’t control the ups and downs
I can’t control the ups and downs, can’t control the ups and downs