ain’t it hard to write about Walden when you’re stuck inside? 
ain’t it hard to see the forest from the genocide? 
ain’t it hard to see the beauty in every day of life?
ain't it hard to remember that there’s green grass on the other side?

ain’t it hard to write about Walden when it’s pouring rain?
ain’t it hard to go outside amidst this ugly pain?
ain’t it hard to love thy neighbor when your thy neighbor’s dead?
from the latest disease cause they couldn’t afford a hospital bed

they can rain on your pride parade
but darling don’t you hide that face
you can lead, you can be

you can be a hero too    
you can stop the gasoline
you can lead, you can be

ain’t it hard to see the light in the pupil of an eye? 
     (ain’t it hard?)
ain’t it hard to shake the hand of every passerby?
     (ain't it hard?)
ain’t it hard to pull the curtain to see a blinding light
you say ‘if this is what it’s all about, i think i’ll just go back inside’ 

don’t forget, you can do 
don’t forget, you can choose 
you can lead, you can be

ain’t it hard to write about Walden when you’re stuck inside?
aiin’t it hard to see the forest from the genocide? 
ain’t it hard to see the beauty in every day of life?
ain't it hard to remember that there’s green grass on the other side?

ain’t it hard to feel that you deserve a little peace?
when most of the world is falling apart piece by piece
ain’t it hard to close your eyes without thinking of dying
in dreams of fire and flames amidst flying

    (but you’re flying
    yeah you’re flying)
yeah, but it’s so so hard to walden

SJ Hurwitz