Live For Tomorrow

Why do I live in the past
It's filled with memories that could never last
The past is over, it's gone and done
Let's look to the future which is yet to come

The future is not written in stone
Though I'm lonely now, I don't need to be alone
Sure, my past is full of tears
But that doesn't mean I should give in to my fears

I know I've got to find my voice
Even though it seems like I have no choice
I know that it's up to me
I'm the only one who can set my soul free

I've got to stop living in the past
Can't keep time in a bottle and it goes way too fast
Before you know it, another year's gone
And I'm just trying to survive, I'm barely holding on

It's time for me to change my ways
I can't plan for tomorrow when I'm stuck in yesterday
I've got to make my voice be heard
Speak with conviction and stand tall with every word

I'll leave that timid boy behind
If I try to live through him, I'll never own my time
I know I can be so much more
But I can't make it happen if my soul's chained to the floor

Ed once told me long ago
"Death may come before too long"
His message more meaningful now than ever
"Live for tomorrow, 'cause yesterday's gone"