Better Tan Before

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