Steadied my feet on the ground, raised my head to the sky

I have never been a good songrwiter though I've tried it several times with not a good result. These lyrics belong to one of my favourite songs at the moment ''Close My Eyes'' by Mariah Carey, and I feel very identified with its content. The song talks about struggling with problems since being a child, and how to get through and finally feel alive.

 

I was wayward child
With the weight of the world
That I held deep inside
Life was a winding road
And I learned many things
Little ones shouldn't know

 
But I closed my eyes
Steadied my feet on the ground
Raised my head to the sky
And though time's rolled by
Still feel like a child
As I look at the moon
Maybe I grew up
A little too soon

Funny how one can learn
To grow numb to the madness
And block it away
I left the worst unsaid
Let it all dissipate
And I try to forget

Nearing the edge
Obvious I almost
Fell right over
A part of me
Will never be quite able
To feel stable
That woman-child falling inside
Was on the verge of fading
Thankfully I
Woke up in time

Guardian angel I
Sail away on an ocean
With you by my side
Orange clouds roll by
They burn into your image
And you're still alive
(You're always alive)

You have given me the courage to be all that I can

You showed me how to spread my wings and fly, so thank you 




(Fotografía tomada por mi amigo Chris en Pola deSomiedo)