From the recording Ready For What I Came Here For
Have you ever been worried about what everyone else thinks? Did you ever stop yourself from doing what you would really love to be doing because of how it might look?
Imagine living a life where you only do what you know feels right; even if it goes against the grain of your usual crowd. Can you begin to fathom the freedom of living this way?
I was in a trap, holding myself back, keeping myself small out of the concern of what people might think.
Would I love the approval of others? You bet I would. Will I make all of the choices in my life and with my music based on what I think other people will like? Those days are over.
May this song bring you a taste of the freedom of doing what you know feels right for you - listen to your Inner GPS and go for it. Love, Karen
Lyrics
APPROVAL
Not waiting for your APPROVAL
Not waiting for your APPROVAL
In the court of public opinion
The turn of phrase you are twisting
To fulfill your agenda
It’s not ok, it’s not ok
It’s not ok, it’s not ok
Each and every feeling
Brings me closer to healing
I focus in on the beat of my heart
The rhythm
And it’s different now
I can sit so still
While you look the other way
For the coast is clear
And the moon is full
Not waiting for your
APPROVAL
Not waiting for your
APPROVAL
It’s been a test of endurance
It almost got the better of me once
I held on tight to my mantra
I’ll be ok, I’ll be ok
I’ll be ok, I’ll be ok
Kept trying harder to let go
Possessed, obsessed with the FOMO
It’s a wonder I could focus
In on the beat of my heart
The rhythm
CHORUS
It gives me fire
It gives me life
Say you want me
Say you love me
I know how to play nice
(You never have to say it twice)
An acorn in
A diamond world
In spite of
The estrangement
Eventually
The oyster becomes a pearl
And it’s different now
I can sit so still
While you look the other way
For the coast is clear
And the moon is full
Not waiting for your
Not waiting for your no
And it’s different now
I have had my fill
Go on and look the other way
For my mind is clear
And my heart is full
Not waiting for your
APPROVAL
Not waiting for your
APPROVAL
K. Jacobsen 2021 ©Kurly Queen