Stay True - Thursday

Kid, you need some thicker skin

You don’t take punches well

You’re just like your old man

But you’re young and scared

You’re weak in your beliefs

And you’ve got so much to prove

And not a lot of time

Before they get to you

So please, Stay true

Yeah, you stick up for your friends

And you’ve got a lot of heart

You remind me of myself

Before I lost my nerve

I’ve been counting my mistakes

I can see all that we’ve lost

And I don’t want to talk

About the old days

Disregard those clapping hands

They’ll turn to punches when you’re down

Disregard the critics' praise

They’ll be the first to tell the news

That you’ve sold your soul

Disregard those dollar signs

They’ll buy the biggest house in hell

Where you’ll live alone

Just keep your head down

Keep your friends close

Hold fast to your beliefs

And, whatever else you do

Stay true, stay true

Believe me, when I say

It’s the hardest thing to do

Stay true, stay true

They’ll kill you by inches

Don’t let them make a move

Stay true, stay true

Look me in the eye

And promise me one thing:

Stay true, stay true

Nothing else matters

None of this is real

Stay true

Disregard the cynics' path

They’ll buy a drink and laugh with you

While you trade defeats

Disregard your fear of death

We’ve all got a lot to lose

Whatever else you do

Stay true