We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.
supported by
/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

lyrics

Why Not
Jeff Wilson / Maia Sharp

I almost turned around in Atlanta
And almost again in Chattanooga
Told my hands and my feet just drive
‘Cause I can’t do this on my own

I looked in the mirror and made a promise
When I promised my family too I knew
I had to break through the wall of fear
And stare down the unknown

I built up that barricade to protect me from the pain
All it did was isolate and shut me in with the shame
So I broke it down brick by brick, thought by thought
I used to have to tell myself why
Now I ask myself why not

Why not be the father, the husband and the friend
Why not climb to the summit and swim in the deep end
Why not wake up and find the way to let myself be free
Why not be the best version of me

I knew I had to tell my story
‘Cause it wasn’t just mine to tell
It was never the plan to be the man
To drag them all through hell

Hey, Atlanta, Chattanooga
Yeah, I didn’t turn around
And it’s all too clear that I belong here
And it’s time take another brick down

I built up that barricade to protect me from the pain
All it did was isolate and shut me in with the shame
So I broke it down brick by brick, thought by thought
I used to have to tell myself why
Now I ask myself why not
Why not

I ask myself why not


© 2021 SongwritingWith:Soldiers Music (ASCAP) / Crooked Crown Music (BMI)

credits

from SW​:​S Retreat, Evins Mill, TN June 2021, released June 22, 2021
Jeff Wilson / Maia Sharp

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

SongwritingWith:Soldiers Nashville, Tennessee

SongwritingWith:Soldiers is a non-profit 501c (3) organization.

Our Mission: We transform lives by using collaborative songwriting to expand creativity, connections, and strengths.

contact / help

Contact SongwritingWith:Soldiers

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like SongwritingWith:Soldiers, you may also like: