Song Description

A song dealing with self-affirmation and independence when faced with personal choices in one's life.

Lyrics

Good Directions
Words & Music by John Ryan
Copyright ©2005 John Ryan (ASCAP) Ryanwood Music (www.ryanmusic.com)


Seems like everybody?s telling me which way I should go
Some are just trying to help, but then there are those
Who think they're running the show

Seems like everybody's telling me the choice should make
And when I go my own way, some love to tell me that for my own sake
They think I?ve made a mistake

Sooner or later I may find that I've crossed
A point at which I may have to admit that I?m lost
And if I have to choose another way, I?ll make my own selection
I?ll just listen to my heart, and hope it leads
Me in a good direction

Seems like everybody's telling me which way I should turn
Well some may think they know what is best, but I wish they would learn
My life is not their concern

Seems like everybody's telling me which road I should take
Turn here; don't turn there, for heaven's sake
I wish they'd give me a break

Well, how can you tell me the path I should stray
If you yourself have never even gone that way?
It's not that I have anything against your road to perfection
But if your gonna tell me where I should go
Then give me good directions

It's true that there are many different roads you can take
And many even take you to the very same place
So don't be too concerned if I don?t turn at the next intersection
I?ve got a feeling that the road that I?m on
Leads in a good direction