and how pathetic it all seems
i wallow in the dark
and dwell upon my dreams
i look at all my failings
i think of what i could have been
i think of my beginnings
i think of how my life might end
and then i see another soul
as desperate as i
and i can't keep from telling them
that they just have to smile
just stop and see the beauty of life
just stop and show your love
when sorrow comes, you know it won't be long
just smile and go on
the night's cold smile enfolds me
but i go out and breathe the air
i gaze and see its beauty
a view that i wish i could share
i look up at the skies
and see a galaxy of lights
then quietly thank god above
for these long, forsaken nights
just stop and see the beauty of life
just stop and show your love
when sorrow comes, you know it won't be long
just smile and go on
then one day, i am crying
i want to curl up and die
the world forgot about me
the dust collected in their eyes
somehow i kneel and ask him
for relief, or just a hug
as warmth is spreading through me
i'm surrounded by his love
i stop and see the beauty of life
i stop and i feel loved
when sorrow comes, i know it won't be long
just smile and go on