Becky Reyes: Music & Lyrics
We Are Always Evolving (Every Day)
(Becky Reyes)
2008-04
Words and Music Becky Reyes
This is just a scratch track and doesn't represent the final version that will be on our CD. We Are Always Evolving came via the tune first. I was just humming it and really liking that particular progression and changing times and such. I wanted to put words to it but couldn't really think of anything in particular I wanted to say. Then I remembered a letter I had written to this gorgeous young thing who reminds me so much of myself in the prime of my youth. The letter was all about just learning to trust one's own counsel. We do have the wisdom it takes to get along in life. We don't always believe we're worthy, though. And we don't always see how much we've changed over the years. I'm 50 and I'm still learning this. I listen to this song and I wish someone had made it clear to me in my 20's and 30's that I should trust myself more. Despite that, I'm taking my own advice now.
I know who you are, I’ve read your blog
You’re a beautiful child, a superstar
You remind me so much of me when I was your age
I don’t care what they say
We are always evolving, every day
I want you to know you’re not alone
You’re young, that’s a good thing. That I know.
You won’t ever know everything, even when you’re my age
I don’t care what they say
We are always evolving, every day
And I don’t care where you are tonight
And I’m not here to help you see the light
Just think this through. You know you’ll get it right
Have some faith in yourself. You’ll find a way.
We are always evolving every day.
Every year of your life, you’ll have a thought
How you’re life’s turned out, how you’ve cast your lot
How you’re not like you were, honey, in a younger age
I don’t care what they say
We are always evolving, every day
Though your family and friends may pass on through
The most beautiful friend you’ll have is you
You’re the only thing constant even though you will age
I don’t care what they say
We are always evolving, every day
And I don’t care where you are tonight
And I’m not here to help you see the light
Just think this through. You know you’ll get it right
Have some faith in yourself. You’ll find your way.
We are always evolving every day.