A Million Lives

(album: The Road Less Traveled - 2013)

[Verse 1:]
The other day I got an email, almost didn't read it
But something caught my eye right before I could delete it
It was bold and underlined, "Please Read" was the title
Followed by "Jake, you are my idol"
It said and I quote, "My name is Nikki and I used to be a dancer.
Until the doctor diagnosed me with cancer.
So, I said "goodbye" to all the hair on my head
And "hello" to my hospital bed.
Yeah, see I was just a normal girl. It happened so fast.
There were so many days that I thought would be my last.
However the fight was tough, and the battle was long,
But I felt strong when I listened to your songs.
You were always there for me, you helped my heart beat,
You were my only friend. Kept you on repeat.
I thank God for you every single night
'Cause, believe it or not, you saved my life."

[Hook:]
I've met a million people, been a million places
Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
I've had a million lows, and a million more highs
No, I haven't made a million, but I've touched a million lives
I've met a million people, been a million places
Shook a million hands, seen a million faces
I've had a million lows, and a million more highs
No, I haven't made a million, but I, but I... Yeah

[Verse 2:]
The mailman knocked said it was for me
Handed me a box sent from Tennessee
Written on the top "for Jake's eyes only!"
Inside was a journal and a letter that he wrote me
It said, "My name is Dylan. I'm in 7th grade.
I'm ridiculed and picked on almost everyday.
Yeah, they push me in the halls in between my classes.
Yesterday they took my books then broke my glasses.
I got no one to talk to. It's like I don't exist.
Sometimes I wonder: if I was gone, would I be missed?
But lemme tell you the real reason for this letter:
You've helped me through it all, you've helped me feel better.
Your words gimme confidence, your messages inspire me.
You help me find my inner strength deep inside of me.
Through all the bad times you helped me find a light.
Believe it or not, you saved my life.

[Hook]

[Verse 3:]
I was sitting at my table at dinner the other night
When I noticed a little girl sitting to my right
She was looking at me like she knew me, I guess she did
'Cause then she walked right up to me and then she said,
"My name is Sammie and I swear that I'm your biggest fan."
I think she even had my name written on her hand.
She said, "Me and my brother used to listen to you every day
Until last year, when he passed away.
I'll never forget seeing my parents cry
When they got the call saying that your son had died.
Man, I wish that he was here now. You were his favorite.
He had your mixtape and never stopped playing it.
Your music gives me a feeling that I just can't describe.
It's like I got my brother back, and he's still alive.
I pray for both of you, every single night.
'Cause believe it or not, you saved my life."

[Hook]

Now lemme turn the table, and talk to you
I had a dream but you're the reason that it's coming true
Yeah I've had some dark days, when the sun don't shine
But you always reminded me that I would be fine
'Cause when no else cared, you believed in my vision
And now I got an army coming with me on my mission
I thank God for all of you, every single night
'Cause, believe it or not, you saved my life.