Steemit Open Mic Week 93: it’s hard but it’s worth it (original song)

in openmic •  6 years ago 

This song is honest and raw, and brand new.

There’s some hope in it, but a whole lot of hurt, too. Actually, it helps to heal the hurt. Singing… having the music vibrate in my bones… music is so healing.

But I’ll be honest: I was on the floor earlier, back against the wall, playing guitar with tears streaming down my face. Call it depression, hormones, the hazards of motherhood, or just the cost of being human… sometimes it hits hard.



Lyrics – It’s Hard But It’s Worth It


It’s one of those days where I feel like
Burning every bridge

In one of those years when I’m not sure
If I’m gonna live
Through this insanity
To a place where I feel okay

So I just keep on taking it
Day by day

And it’s not like joy has left
Me behind
Sometimes I feel so free
Feel so alive

But some days it’s like
Part of me has died
And I’m just tryin’
To survive

Oooooooh Oh

It’s one of those days where I feel like
Burning every bridge

In one of those years where I
Just wanna quit
But I can’t, I won’t
Gotta keep with it

Ooooh it’s hard but it’s worth it

And it’s not like joy has left
Me behind
Sometimes I feel so free
Feel so alive

But some days all I
Can do is cry
And I’m just tryin’
To survive


Original music by Katrina Ariel


Thanks for listening.

Whatever happens, keep singing your song!

Peace. @katrina-ariel

Katrina Ariel


Author bio: Katrina Ariel is an old-soul rebel, musician, tree-hugging yogini, and mama bear to twins. Author of Yoga for Dragon Riders (non-fiction) and Wild Horse Heart (romance), she's another free-spirit swimming in the ocean of Steemit.

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I always love to hear your songs and that badass guitar. I love how you always sing with such feeling and heart, but this one was different.
So much feelings in your voice on a deeper depth... Can feel the pain and it's inspiering and brave to open up like this and sing your heart out. Absolutely loooove it sweetie 💖😊💖
And your voice is incredible.
btw.. Congrats on the curie... Well deserved

Thank you so much, my friend. Yeah, I was pretty honest with this one, but it's amazing to me how much energy I moved with that song and the whole day, allowing myself to feel how I felt. Now I feel different, and it's almost like starting fresh. Much love!!! 💖

That is so amazing that the song made such a big difference and the whole day you allowed yourself to set your emotions free 😊
It's is needed at times to be able to move on and to really breathe to let your feelings out and move your energy. I'm so happy you feel better and like a new start. You deserve it and you gave us a gift along in the process with this song. ❤️
Stay YOU my friend, your absolutely amazing.
🌹🤗🌹

I know this feeling @katrina-ariel so this song really spoke to me. A beautiful song and sung beautifully! Music is such a powerful medium and I'm glad it is helping you!! ((Hugs to you))

Thank you! I'm so glad you liked the song. Music heals, that's for sure! :)

You're very welcome and it sure does! ❤

Wow!! First of all, A huge congratulations on getting the awesome @curie vote!! It's well deserved.

I absolutely loved this song. It touched my heart and my soul. I have always turned to music to help me deal with everything I've been through...

You have such a beautiful voice.. I could listen to you sing all day!! I am also very envious ... I got myself a guitar about a year ago and have been trying to teach myself.. it's been a challege but you are truly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing this babe... it was an awesome thing to listen to at the start of my day!!

Awe, thank you!!! I've been playing guitar for nearly 17 years, off and on. Just keep at it. This song is only three chords, so you can do a lot with a little bit of knowledge, and it lets you accompany yourself to sing—which is pretty much the only reason I play. ;) Okay, I've learned to love guitar, but that's why I started playing in the first place.

When it hits..all you need is a wonderwall.

And maybe, you're gonna be the one to save me...

Yep, music fits that description. ;) Thanks, my friend!

yw. i always say "always keep ur chin up for anything". Anything.

Reaches down to the depths of my soul

Oh, yes it does.

Edit: Congrats on being @curied!

Tip!

From the depths of my soul, to yours. ;)

Thank you so much, my friend!!!

I LOVE your music so much! Big hugs to you, I understand the healing power of music as well. Sometimes my guitar is my best friend, just really and truly it is. Your voice itself has a healing power all on its own. So beautiful.
Cheers to you and lots of love and healing light your way!
♥-Serena

Thank you so much! Yes, I'm grateful for music. And friends. :) So grateful.

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It's always worth it, girlfriend! This reminds me so much of Pearl Jam, which I love...

Oh now feel it coming back again
like a rolling thunder chasing the wind
forces pulling from the center of the earth again
I can feel it - I can feel it

No doubt, you feel it Katrina! I feel it too, as I'm sure we all do... Awesome girlfriend... I love this!

Big yes to Pearl Jam! I spent a lot of time singing with Eddie in my speakers back in the day.

So glad you enjoyed the song. Thank you for the sweet comment! Sometimes I'm walkin' on sunshine, sometimes I'm drowning in the sea, but I hang onto my surfboard. And I keep singing. ;)

Hello friend, what a beautiful letter and song, that rhythm reaches the soul really, very pleasant. Hey, I also liked the hat, jajajja. Hugs and kisses for you, friend.

Muchas gracias, mi amaigo! Besos. :)

You rock, woman with the hats!

Sweeps off hat
Takes a bow

Thank you!!!

Great, now who's giving who teary eyes!?! Beautiful lyrics, beautifully performed!

So much gratitude. 💖

What a beautiful katrina, excellent performance, beautiful voice as always, I love your songs<3

Thank you so much! :)

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Not a song I have a heard you sing I didn't like love, feel this one too. Can relate. Makes me wanna hug you up off your feet and give you snuggleattacks. Hope you having a better day today. :)

Thank you so much! 💖💖💖 The last two days have been way better. I'll still take the hugs n snuggles. Much love!!!

This song is incredible. It takes our ubiquitous human saga of ups-and-downs and packs them nicely into a striking, six-minute nutshell with loving, artistic precision. You only needed three chords in this one because your beautiful voice transcended all other notes that were needed.

Actually, while listening to this song, I had a haunting feeling of something familiar. It took me a while to figure it out, and then it hit me like a ton of bricks with both realization and a flood of tears, literally...

The song "Lightning Crashes" by the band Live, is also a 3-chord song that speaks of the dichotomy of the human condition. It juxtaposes similarities between birth and death, which we perceive as a high and a low, respectively. I always cry when I hear that song. Although I didn't quite cry during yours, the same feelings welled-up within me, and I might have cried if I hadn't been wracking my brain for the key to the haunting feeling.

You touch hearts, my dear, not only with your music, but with your shining, beautiful spirit. You are definitely an angel trapped in the body of a woman, and you make our lives richer by being here among us. ❤️

This comment is so sweet I don't even know how to answer. You know I love you! You are soooooooooo appreciated. I'll check out that song, too, thanks for suggesting it! Hugglepounces!!! 💖💖💖💖💖

Just swinging by to let you know that you've been featured in our Original Sunday! You got a wonderful $0.50 upvote from @sjennon!

Oh, my dear – I know this sentiment so very well. Likewise, I'm so very grateful to music for the comfort it has always brought me. Singing about the trickiness of being human is truly the only way I've made it through so much of it.

Lovely to hear you giving voice to such tender truths.

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