Hard Years

Lyrics

I used to wear the weightLike it made me strongKept my head downKept moving along

I learned to hold my breathI learned to disappearSmile through the silenceSwallow every tear

These hard yearsChanged me somehowBent my prideBut they laid it down

Took my fireTook my fearWashed my heartIn a river of tears

I'm still hereStill standing nowThese hard yearsMade me softer somehow

I've made my share of messesI've carried my mistakesLost some sleepThat I can't replace

But grief has a wayOf opening your handsYou stop needing answersYou just understand

These hard yearsChanged me somehowBent my prideBut they laid it down

Took my fireTook my fearWashed my heartIn a river of tears

I'm still hereStill standing nowThese hard yearsMade me softer somehow

I don't curse the stormLike I used to doSome things break you openSo the light gets through

These hard yearsChanged me somehowLeft some scarsBut I'm healing now

I'm still hereStill standing nowThese hard yearsMade me softer somehow

Softer somehowAfter these hard years