I let go of people that brought more hurt than love Tried to fix myself in ways I never spoke of Threw out the shoes that carried me through pain Now I'm walking lighter, free from blame Said sorry to hearts that never asked me to Made peace with the mess I once walked through I used to think strength meant never falling Now I know it's rising when no one's calling And I'm better than before, not perfect, but I'm sure That every crack and every scar brought me closer to who you are I've been lost and I've been blind, but somehow love still makes me shine No, I ain't who I was before, but I'm better, yeah, better than before I've been the storm, I've been the rain Hurt some people, carried shame But I held on to what was true And I found the best in me through you And I'm better than before, not perfect, but I'm sure That every crack and every scar brought me closer to who you are I've been lost and I've been blind, but somehow love still makes me shine No, I ain't who I was before, but I'm better, yeah, better than before If I could tell my younger self one thing It's not the fall that breaks you, it's forgetting you've got wings I'm better than before, not flawless, but I'm more Of the man I was meant to be, with open arms and honesty I've been bruised, I've been unsure, but love like this? It's worth it all for sure No, I ain't who I was before But I'm better, yeah, better than before