Balanced on a wire

I really love this new song by Ben Watt.

Im not 19 anymore but I can relate.

What does it mean to be a 52 year old still trying to balance on a wire?

“What do you do
What do you say
When yourself is in the way?
What do you say
What do you do
When in the foreground it’s just you, you,“

Here i am.

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wjbridwell

I'm a lifelong music lover living in Boston with my husband, son and mother in law. Music has always played a big part in my life and I would like to share some stories and thoughts about songs that I love.

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  1. Nineteen years old
    Life in front of you
    Everything on hold
    Feels like you’re balanced on a wire
    Do you risk it all right here?
    You have a fear of being discarded
    But the unguarded are the ones
    They say, “Find love”

    [Chorus]
    People say, “Live in the moment”
    But the moment seems so narrow sometimes
    People say, “Live in the moment”
    But the moment looms so large sometimes

    [Verse 2]
    You’ve been hurt before, but who hasn’t?
    You feel insecure, but who doesn’t?
    It’s all or nothing now
    How do you decide?
    You’re overstrung and expectant
    You feel strong
    You feel new
    What should you?
    Open up and to yourself be true
    [Chorus]
    People say, “Live in the moment”
    But the moment seems so narrow sometimes
    People say, “Live in the moment”
    But the moment looms so large sometimes

    [Post-Chorus]
    What do you do
    What do you say
    When yourself is in the way?
    What do you say
    What do you do
    When in the foreground it’s just you, you, you?
    Only you

    [Bridge]
    You strum on the moon
    Is it gone?
    You strum on the moon
    Is it gone?
    You’re balanced on a wire
    You have a chance
    Is it gone?
    You have a chance
    Is it gone?
    You’re balanced on a wire
    You’re balanced on a wire

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