i've faced my battles, i have the scars
memories burn bright as summer stars
i've known the bottom, hard when i hit
never thought i'd be able to quit
some days seemed darker, pain running deep
and all i wanted to do was fall asleep
and forget all the things that led me there
alone, feeling like nobody could care
when all my dreams just left me empty
problems and heartache, feeling plenty
i couldn't remember what it was to laugh
and how i ended up on that path
it was easier to use, help me forget
all the things i'd come to regret
trying to put together pieces of my heart
then there came a time when it all fell apart
and i turned it over to God, found my faith
thankful each day it wasn't too late
moving past each and every mistake
so grateful for every breath i take
i will always have these demons to face
but i finally feel like i've found my place
and each day i get better, feeling strong
hope fills me up, love becomes a song
for all the things i've had to see
i know it's all been a part of me
and i know that i can get through anything
because i have

i've seen her cry
until tears run dry
heard her whisper
pain like a blister
in the still of the night
when stars shine bright
blowing smoke in the air
like she doesn't care
how life turned out this way
hoping for a better day
when it doesn't hurt
& she knows her worth
and can look in the mirror
thoughts will be clearer
then maybe she can think
turn down another drink
and know that she is more than this
paid to "love", money for every kiss
she used to wish on every star
before walking into this smokey bar
that someone, something could save
before she slips into her grave
why does she have to feel so old
the world turns so gray and cold
and there's emptiness in each embrace
and she just wants to hide her face
this is not who she was supposed to be
like a lone ship against a raging sea
she's gonna sink, she's gonna drown
if she can't get away from this town
and all the things that brought her here
memories and pain fill every tear