From the recording Better to be Good
This song was inspired by a great man, and friend, Julian Pace. If we simply focus on being reliable we become remarkable for our friends and family.
Lyrics
Spent too many nights chasing the stars,
Trying to be more than I really am by far,
Felt the pressure to stand out, to shine,
But when I couldn't reach it, it weighed heavy on my mind.
But what if it's not about standing so tall?
What if being steady means more after all?
You don't need me to be remarkable,
You need me to show up when the world feels cold,
To stand by your side through the highs and lows,
To be the one you trust when the storm wind blows.
I may not sparkle, may not steal the light,
But you can count on me to be here every night,
Reliable, steady, and true,
That's all you need from me, and I need it too.
I used to think I had to leave my mark,
To prove myself worthy, to light up the dark,
But in the quiet moments, I found my peace,
It's in the small things, where the pressure's released.
So I'm done chasing all the glory and fame,
I'm finding strength in just staying the same.
You don't need me to be remarkable,
You need me to show up when the world feels cold,
To stand by your side through the highs and lows,
To be the one you trust when the storm wind blows.
I may not sparkle, may not steal the light,
But you can count on me to be here every night,
Reliable, steady, and true,
That's all you need from me, and I need it too.
When the weight of the world starts to pull you down,
It's not the flashy ones who'll stick around,
It's the hands you can hold when life's unsure,
It's being there when it matters more.
You don't need me to be remarkable,
You need me to show up when the world feels cold,
To stand by your side through the highs and lows,
To be the one you trust when the storm wind blows.
I may not sparkle, may not steal the light,
But you can count on me to be here every night,
Reliable, steady, and true,
That's all you need from me, and I need it too.