I came across this song randomly again and it made me smile despite
myself. I have of late been bombarded with torrent after torrent of
opinions, objections, persuasions - what have you, and my mind has
been greatly turmoiled - but tonight, listening to a simple message,
reminds me that I have a core, and this core cannot be compromised
- and that my truth may as well be just as valid as another's truth, and
that gave me strength.  "I can't deny what I believe, and I can't be what 
I'm not".   I was doubting myself, thinking myself the victim of youth,
immaturity, inexperience, but even a child has feelings and real gut
instincts.  Even a child can feel good and can fear evil.  I have to trust
in myself and not let myself be torn apart by a thousand different horses
all pulling in myriad directions.   I was thus far believing myself to be
foolish and trying hard to impose an older point of view on myself and see
how I would look from the lens of someone much older and wiser -- but this
song, for the moment, liberated me to feel the earnestness and foolish
resolve of youth striving to survive in a world of cynicism - the flame must
be kept alive, for sometimes it is the only thing that is true and it is truly,
the stuff of dreams come true.

Because every dream comes from fluff, from nothing,
from the fervent imaginations of a feverish night,from
hundreds of lonely 3 ams when all the world is asleep.
And sometimes it is hopeless, impossible, defiant
belief that births the greatest of miracles.



No matter what they tell us
No matter what they do
No matter what they teach us
What we believe is true

No matter what they call us
However they attack
No matter where they take us
We'll find our own way back

I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm not
I know I'll love forever
I know, no matter what

If only tears were laughter
If only night was day
If only prayers were answered
Then we would hear God say

No matter what they tell you
No matter what they do
No matter what they teach you
What you believe is true

And I will keep you safe and strong
And sheltered  from the storm
No matter where it's barren
A dream is being born

No matter who they follow
No matter where they lead
No matter how they judge us
I'll be everyone you need

No matter if the sun don't shine
Or if the skies are blue
No matter what the end is
My life began with you

I can't deny what I believe
I can't be what I'm not
I know, I know
I know this love's forever
That's all that matters now
No matter what