Close your eyes again

The storm's rolling in

It has a way of knowing

Where you've been

So brace for the hit

It's gonna burn a bit

But I know that

You can survive this

Now the smoke is rushing its way in

And the sky is hard to find

So I don't blame you if you've been

Staring at the ground

And thinking about how we

Can build a better world

With all the bugs in your head

And the things that you've read

I know you'd rather look at the dirt

But I've got a plan

Just take my hand

I promise it'll be okay

And if you don't let go

Then maybe you can look up

And see something nice someday

Okay, now it's your turn

Show 'em what you've learned

Show 'em what it's like

What it's like to get burned

Brush the dust off your knees

Don't let 'em know if you're weak

It shouldn't be too hard because

You've never been to me

And I can't begin to know why

The world's been so unkind

But, trust me, you'll never get home by

Staring at the ground

And thinking about how we

Can build a better world

With all the smoke in the sky

I know it's hurting your eyes

And you would rather look at the dirt

But I've got a plan

Just take my hand

I promise it'll be okay

And if you don't let go

Then maybe you can look up

And see something nice someday

We can't always act with kindness

But your thorns aren't that sharp

I promise you are nothing like them

At least you have a heart

I know it seems like it is hiding

And the search would be too hard

But the sky is up here, so come find it

Before it gets too dark

I know you're tired, but they aren't

I know that you've been torn apart

But you've gotta prove you have a spark

So on your mark

It's time to start

Staring at the sky

And learning how to fly

As the wind sends you astray

I know it's oh so strong

And you've fought for so long

But it'll never go away

So just get back up

Flap your wings and jump

I promise it'll be okay

And if you don't give up

Then maybe you can look down

And see something nice someday

I swear it's on its way

Just give it time

I'm sure you'll find

You'll be okay