As We Once Were - Thrive lyrics

Consistently stuck in the right place at the wrong time This uphill battle has led to my decline All I've learned is survival from week to week Self consciousness has become my expertise [Chorus] But it's this beat in my chest, that lets me know that I'm alive It reminds me of the times I've been depressed and thought I wouldn't survive I refuse to trade my pa**ion and I refuse to be bled dry I'm going to find my way, I'm going to thrive I atone for my past transgressions I'm learning the error of my old ways I'm letting go of all aggression They only weigh me down at the end of the day Everyone tries to knock me down But I keep promising myself that I'll get back up I do my best to surround myself with those who help me overcome [Chorus] But it's this beat in my chest that lets me know that I'm alive It reminds me of the times I've been depressed and thought I wouldn't survive But it's this beat in my chest, that lets me know that I'm alive It reminds me of the times I've been depressed and thought I wouldn't survive I refuse to trade my pa**ion for a dead end 9 to 5 I'm doing everything I can. I want to thrive