I Wish I Knew The Answer

(words & music Joe Pereira)

He was sitting at the bar
drowning away his sorrow
and life was passing by
as he waited for tomorrow

He said he hurt inside
and I told him that was plain for me to see
I tried to help him on his way
For I know the best in life is always free

He asked me what to do
I wish I knew the answer,
he wants to find his way
he wants his prayers answered

and there’s a pattern here,
I can see it how you came to feel this way
but giving up will never do
giving up because someone gave up on you

Those who don’t fail don’t try
those who don’t try ain’t living
those who don’t wanna cry
are those who don’t do forgiving

they fail to look along the way
they’re not able to see the road beyond their door
they’re giving up on life
giving up ‘cause life has turned into a chore