I had dreams of changing the world Raising voices, making waves in the crowd
Somewhere along the line I found my way In the haze of nights where the bottle's too loud
Broken dreams and heartaches sung Lessons learned, they made me strong
Looking back, it's clear to see Those trials shaped the best of me
Thought I'd be a hero, fighting for a cause But the cause turned into nights where I'd get lost
Promises I made, they faded in the night But I was chasing shadows, searching for the light
Broken dreams and heartaches sung Lessons learned, they made me strong
Looking back, it's clear to see Those trials shaped the best of me
Lost loves and friends who drifted away Every setback taught me how to stay
Through it all, I found my way home To the arms of those who never let me roam
Now I see the beauty in the life I live With a family that loves and a heart that forgives
Every scar tells a story, every tear a truth In this journey of mine, I found my proof
Broken dreams and heartaches sung Lessons learned, they made me strong
Looking back, it's clear to see Those trials shaped the best of me
So here's to the life that I wouldn't change The highs and the lows, the joy and the pain
I'm still here, and it can't be all bad This life was a good life, the best I ever had