I held tight to grains of sand
Wouldn't let the wind decide
Vines of longing wrapped around me
Kept my restless soul confined
Eyes were filled with old attachments
Lost inside familiar pain
Carried burdens on my shoulders
Leaving joy out in the rain
Crossing cliffs and winding roads
I learned life has no true end
When the heart is locked in chains
Even glory cannot mend
I can carry all my yesterdays
Walk through dust beneath the sky
With a heart as wide as mountains
Why should I be terrified
Taking hold is passion burning
Living fully while I can
The road ahead is long and open
Answered by the wind again
I once chased the brightest flowers
Craving moments loud and bright
Like a stranded boat in stillness
Unable to sail into the light
Holding on to fading sunsets
Arguing with what had gone
Stacking worries on my shoulders
Till my spirit felt withdrawn
When I shed my borrowed splendor
And released the rise and fall
Gently opened up my heartThe world became so vast and tall
I can let go of old obsessions
Wave goodbye to fading skies
Travel light into the distance
Letting all my worries fly
Letting go is quiet courage
Smiling through the noise of life
With no chains upon my spirit
Every road feels wide tonight
Loss and gain are part of living
No need to cling to every page
Holding on can mean responsibility
Letting go reveals true grace
I embrace the storms and sunshine
Leave old grudges far behind
When the heart is calm and steady
Every step begins to shine
I can bear the weight of seasons
Honor every passing year
I can leave behind regrets now
And release each doubt and fear
Rising, falling, all in balance
Forward, backward, still refined
Walking freely through the journey
Peace forever in my mind
Take it up, let it go
Clear as water flows the soul
