and that's the truth.

i have a love/hate relationship with usher raymond. on the one hand, he has catchy singles that in quite a few instances have undertones of "cheating on someone is perfectly acceptable!" on the other, he has rare songs that actually uplift people. funny how these songs don't become singles as often.

"be" by usher

on the road to the riches, try and stop and take pictures
pay attention to each detour

and each sign along the way
be aware of the winding roads
know that as long as you take it slow
you'll be fine
plus you'll find
you're already there

on the road to the riches, don't forget to stop to take pictures
cause life ain't about where you finish

but what you've learned along the way
so as you chase success

remember that i told you best
you look fine

then you'll find
you're already there

and that's the truth
go 'head, be you
if you want to be free
first, you must be
just be, just be

with the glass half empty, at least you know you're not thirsty
try to see it for what it is
really half full, now, take a sip
and as it trickles down

let it wash away any doubts
in your mind
you'll find

don't think real joy is in position or money
don't compare your life to somebody else that you don't know
just what they're going through

unless you walk a mile in their shoes
don't be blind

the sun shines

on everybody

and that's the truth
go 'head be you
if you want to be free
then you have to first be
just be

i know that sometimes life can throw a curve
but you gotta keep on swinging hard
it's the only way to knock one out the park
and if it doesn't make it over the wall
the only way you strike out is if you don't swing at all

and that's the truth
go 'head be you
if you want to be free
be, just be