Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra

“Stones and Smiles” is a raw and soulful blues track about finding strength in the face of adversity. It uses gritty vocals and heartfelt lyrics. The song explores how to overcome hardship. It also highlights finding moments of joy amidst the struggle. This song encourages us to smile and rise above. Even when life throws stones, we can still find the will to persevere.

Lyrics:
(Verse 1)

Woke up this mornin’, stones at my door,

Ignorant whispers cuttin’ me to the core.

Words like daggers, sharper than a knife,

But I’ll keep on walkin’, through this weary life.

(Verse 2)

Hate in their eyes, a vicious, burnin’ glare,

Sticks and stones they throw, filled with despair.

But my soul stands strong, ain’t no fear in my stride,

With every beat of my heart, courage deep inside.

(Chorus)

Bruises may fade, and the wounds may mend,

But this spirit of mine, they’ll never bend.

Through storms and trials, I’ll find my way,

A smile on my face, at the break of day.

[Instrumental]

(Verse 3)

Venom they spit, with every bitter phrase,

Tryin’ to silence my voice, in a thousand ways.

But their lies can’t touch me, I hear truth’s sweet call,

Reachin’ for the heavens, standin’ tall.

(Bridge)

Slander like rain, washin’ over me,

Each drop a seed, plantin’ a memory.

From darkness I rise, with a soul brand new,

Like a phoenix from ashes, bathed in morning dew.

(Chorus)

Bruises may fade, and the wounds may mend,

But this spirit of mine, they’ll never bend.

Through storms and trials, I’ll find my way,

A smile on my face, at the break of day.