Make The Pain Your Friend

My day is filled with stress and pain
But I make sure that I look the same
So you don't ask am I okay
Cause what good would telling you do anyway
Cause Lately I've been waking up
Feeling like I've had enough
This is not what I signed up for
Could I just not feel anymore?

I long for the days where I'd smile for real
When everyday wasn't a big fuckin deal
The best days of my life were not at school
Don't lie to me, that joke is cruel
It's on my skin, It's in my brain
Everyday to drive me insane
Just a minute, I beg, to give me some space
Normality is my eternal chase

But in the end
I've learned to be thankful for what I have
I'll Make pain my friend
Maybe then it won't hurt me anymore

I'm a stubborn guy, I hate to lose
I came to realize I can always choose
To live my life, wasting my years
Or put to use my blood, sweat and tears
The latter is the only choice
Hear me out, please hear my voice
Your suffering has made you strong
Now use that strength to carry on

But in the end
You should be thankful for what you have
Make the pain your friend
Maybe then it won't hurt you anymore