What I'm Striving For is a personal song, a sort of open letter of intent toward redemption and transmission.
Lyrics
We all came one day into this world
We all were naked long before we could say a word
We've all been afraid at least once in the dark
Our burst out laughing as if hit by a sudden spark
What I'm saying is beneath the surface
We all share one heart
If you've ever tried reaching that place
You're playing your part
I'll sing to a crowd and the love will grow
I'll share my music despite all the risk
My impatience, what others may define
As my tendency to rebellion
Does not intend to hurt anyone
But I have to perform acts of conviction
I'm letting you know what I'm striving for
I'm doing all right but I want more
We all build castles full of illusion
That we must leave behind for our redemption
I'll sing to a crowd and the love will grow
I'll share my music despite all the risk
I realize, some of what I describe
Only exists in imagination
What I'm saying, you can't proscribe
Is my gift, is my curse, dreams of perfection
It's not about right or wrong
Not even a matter of skills
With each and every song
I push on them chills
It's neither good nor bad
It is your inspiration
Maybe happy or sad
Or some other emotion
It's just about letting go
And become one with the word
When the sentiments flow
From the grace of the lord
And so begins the task
The meaning of the song
Fumbling round in the dark
'Till we all sing along
I'll sing to a crowd and the love will grow
I'll share my music despite all the risk
That's what I'm striving for, that's what I'm striving for
That's what I'm striving for, that's what I'm striving for
To sing to this crowd