Sparrow - True Colors lyrics

[Verse 1: Sparrow] There once was a time when there was nothing but time When the concept of time wasn't lost among all of the times When a loved one wasn't gone; when something I loved was still mine When writing a rhyme didn't require such a careful eye Fixed upon what tense I put my lines in When the wrong felt wrong, and the right fell right in line When acting upon a gut feeling was alright When "acting" was synonymous with a drama cla** When "dramatic" described those most likely to overreact When life was dramatic, but didn't require us to put on an act There once was a time when I knew how to react Cause once upon a time, I could call upon my intuition And if that felt right, then that was that; there wasn't such a disconnect Wasn't so much bullsh** to hurdle just to run along an open track [Hook 1: Sparrow] I sprinted on it; never worried about a turn I just took them as they'd come As if a left one was the only one And no matter what it would turn out OK When it wasn't work just to stay on track When there was today, and yesterday was in the past When grey was just a mixture of white and black There once was a time when Nothing and no one could hold my true colors back [Verse 2: Sparrow] There once was a time when there was time for everything When time was on my side, and I wasn't "on" or "off" of it When I was honestly sorry when I robbed others of theirs But that was when giving an apology wasn't something scoffed at And It was common to see common sense in everyday life Enough to suggest I wouldn't bother being late If I didn't wanna be there to begin with - But, hey I don't wanna be too honest; nah, thats a mistake One I guess I've been making far too often lately So, I guess I have some adjustments I've got to make I'm giving in; I'll play along with all the silly games There once was at time when I had plenty energy Within me to resist this nonsense charade When I could get along while walking upstream When I would still make my way While going against the currents of the waves When I felt alive just in knowing I didn't live a lie When I didn't have to k** myself inside to survive [Hook 2: Sparrow] My headlights on; life kept them working well I kept moving clockwise, as if the clock was the track I would ride with "Father Time" And I trusted his wise hands with the wheel Never second guessed him for a second Just felt blessed to be along for the ride Yeah, there once was a time When life was more than just time When I proved myself to others over time Just by letting my true colors shine [Verse 3: Sparrow] All of the accomplishments; all the squandered opportunities A lot of thought allotted to each of these Got a college degree, that's not what it used to be There once was a time when I thought it'd be all I'd need I forgot some strong knowledge We're all taught when we're smaller All there is is honor in following our hearts Because our dreams are all we've got And "dreamers" we are not, as long as we seek them out Some come easier than others But all we see was created out of the dark Yeah, I'm far from where I want to be But I'm far from where I'm going to be A man as flawed as his blemished skin My armor's got more chinks in it than there's ever been But once there was a time when This just strengthened the argument suggesting That I've been accomplishing all I ever wanted In always letting my true colors show Even when it's drawing attention To the parts I'm far from fond of letting all y'all know Once there was a time when I decided I would never part with The idea that I would give it my best Because our best shot is all we got