I spend so much time cowering in a shell,
Worrying about what mistakes I could make,
Not realizing that the biggest mistake was hiding.
My biggest mistake was hiding.

Do what you love, even if you don’t do it well,
Show your true self; don’t try to be fake,
The truth is always best, don’t waste time lying,
My biggest mistake was hiding.

If a friend turns away,
Stand stronger than before,
Always go the distance, no matter how far,
Show them who you are.

When you have a chance take it don’t stay,
Be persistent, have an impact, like a wave on the shore,
Shine brighter than every star,
Show them who you are.

From every mistake, there’s something to learn,
Through everything remember what you’ve undergone,
And even though many times you fell,
Defeat you must never admit,
Because life is meant to be lived.

When life takes a downturn,
Don’t give in, keep pushing on,
Look to the sky; break from your shell,
You’ve only got one shot so go for it,
Because life is meant to be lived.