I Wonder If I'd Say No
I Wonder If I’d Say No
Written for World Mental Health Day, October 10th.
I WONDER IF I’D SAY NO
Written by Nabil Ince (BMI), VIncent Charlow (BMI), James Paek (BMI), Ndumiso Manana (SAMRO)
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VERSE 1
What if I said yes to dreaming
All because they told me so
Following the lead of my feelings
I wonder if I’d say no
What if I lived in the hustle
Get friendly with my unmet goals
Find my worth in the struggle
I wonder if I say no
CHORUS 1
My mind is fighting
With my soul
So afraid of letting go
VERSE 2
What if I took a vacation
Fly to the all the furthest shores
Taking time for my healing
I wonder if I say no
CHORUS 2
My mind is fighting
With my soul
Too afraid of letting go
All that shines ain’t
Always gold
FInding peace in letting go
VERSE 3
What if I just keep on reaching
For what they say makes me whole
Hoping to say yes to the real me
I wonder if I’d say no
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