Golden (Acoustic)

In my short time I've realized that there is so much more to life
Than getting older, and getting mine
This is my ready, set, let-go attempt at finding who I am and I'll be brief
So listen closely

I've learned not to talk through movies, when I still don't know the lines
I've learned who not to ask advice from when I can't make up my mind
When times get tough I've learned that breathing is the best thing I can do
And I've learned letting go of friends is something I won't get used to

I've learned a fair amount about the world of women and of love
I've learned that money doesn't always mean deserving one or both of the above
I've learned it's hard to be alone when you're alive
But somehow I have learned that we won't be alone when we all reach the other side

Something in my heart is telling me I've learned to love who I've become
I know my learning isn't done

But Ohhh, I'm afraid I will never quite understand, the way I wish I could
Know everything I would ever need just in case I ever lose my way

I've learned not to lie to people who know me better than my word
and I believe I've learned to filter out the voices in my head (but I'm still not sure)
I've learned that failure's not an option, it's frowned upon and rude
And giving up before the bell is something I've learned not to do

I've learned how to keep my head above the water line in desperate times
I've learned to swim when someone lonely ties an anchor to my legs in-spite
I've learned to fight, the difference between wrong and right, how to sleep at night
You know, I still don't have that cartridge but I'm learning how to live in black and white

But Ohhh, I'm afraid I will never quite understand, the way I wish I could
Know everything I would ever need just in case I ever lose my way

Golden, we are golden because we're alive
We are nothing without our goodbyes
Illuminate our own way from inside
We shine so bright, we shine so