Track 3 · The Exit Was Always There
Borrow Tomorrow’s Hope
Track 3 from The Exit Was Always There.
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Track 3 on The Exit Was Always There. Duration: 7:59.
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Lyrics
you don’t have to carry it alone.
You’re allowed to borrow a little hope
from tomorrow.
Like the map fell off the wall
Plans feel too far ahead
And the past keeps making calls
Before I took a step
But hope don’t need permission
It just hasn’t shown up yet
Faith can lead the mind.
Just enough to get you through
You don’t need the whole horizon
Just a sliver of the view
Hold it close, don’t overthink
Hope doesn’t expire overnight
It refills faster than you think
To trust the road will bend
Sometimes belief shows up late
But it always shows up then
Even when belief runs low
You can walk before the feeling
And the feeling learns to go
Started borrowing time
Just enough to get you through
You don’t need the whole horizon
Just a sliver of the view
Hold it close, don’t overthink
Hope doesn’t expire overnight
It refills faster than you think
Picture one small win tomorrow.
Now take the first step today.
That’s not denial.
That’s direction.
To move my feet
I just need one good reason
To believe
Let it pull you down the line
You’re allowed to lean on future you
They’ve got a little more time
It’s been waiting all along
Hope doesn’t expire overnight
It just shows up when you’re gone
tomorrow will help.
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What this song means
The emotional core of "Borrow Tomorrow’s Hope" is a gentle invitation to acknowledge the weight of today while holding space for the possibility of a brighter tomorrow. It recognizes the feeling of being stuck in a moment where hope feels distant, as expressed in lines like "Some mornings wake up sideways" and "Plans feel too far ahead." This song is for anyone grappling with the heaviness of daily life, offering a comforting reminder that it's okay to lean on future possibilities when the present feels overwhelming.
In writing this song, William Cloudborn seeks to communicate that it's not necessary to feel fully hopeful or brave in order to take steps forward. Through the imagery of borrowing hope and trusting that it can refill, he wants listeners to understand that they can move through their day with small acts of faith, as seen in the lines "You don’t need the whole horizon / Just a sliver of the view." By encouraging listeners to picture small wins and lean on their future selves, he aims to release them from the burden of needing to have everything figured out right now.
This song can serve as a quiet companion during moments of struggle, such as waking up feeling heavy, facing uncertainty, or dealing with the aftermath of a difficult conversation. It provides grounding and clarity by reminding the listener that they can take small steps forward without needing to see the entire path ahead. Whether during a hard morning or a moment of self-doubt, "Borrow Tomorrow’s Hope" offers the reassurance that tomorrow holds potential, gently guiding the listener to trust in the process of healing and growth.