I'll tell you this for nothing and you can believe it or not,

I've been around a while and I've felt life crack the whip,

And the spirits of decisions make sure they're not forgot,

And I promise you they'll haunt you until you take ownership.

 

Own your fears and mistakes, the heartaches, every last one,

I know the things I got right and I'm proud to own them too,

But that's the thing see, if you try to bury your head until they're gone,

You'll find them patiently waiting for the chance to haunt you.

 

Don't be too hard on yourself, it's not good for your health, but don't fool yourself either,

Be honest with your errors and take comfort in the right,

It's a hard road and a heavy load so give yourself a "breather,"

But shoulder your fair burden and accept it won't be light.

 

Every act from cradle to grave, the grudges you bore and things you forgave,

Were your choice and I know sometimes you didn't have all the facts,

But they're done now and there's no changing that, so be brave,

Take ownership of all your shit, every bit, if you want your sanity intact.

 

And there it is, in the end, it's only honesty that counts,

That's the price you pay for a life not fraught with torment,

Take ownership and say, "Yep I did that," and throw away your doubts,

Because you have to own your life to its absolute full extent.