Kenneth - Lessons Learned Lyrics

I've walked this road with many by my side
But some were just shadows along for the ride
Gave my trust, thought they felt the same
But in the end they were just playing games
I opened up, shared my deepest scars
Only to find out they weren't on my radar
Explained my hurt, still got hurt
So I learned to stop talking, just avoid the dirt
I don't need anyone who can't stand for me in a room where I'm not there to see
I've been burned before, but now I know who's real, and who's just for show
There were times I thought we'd last for years
But loyalty faded, replaced by fears
Now I'm sifting through the memories we made
Some turn to gold, others just fade
Mmm Fade fade fade
You didn't defend me when I was away
That silence spoke louder than words could say
I'm not here to compete, I hope we all rise
But some were just anchors in disguise
I don't need anyone who can't stand for me in a room where I'm not there to see
I've been burned before, but now I know who's real, and who's just for show
Just for show
Oh, they were just for show
I'm not bitter, just wiser now
Learned the hard way who to allow
I hope we all make it, I truly do
But I'll walk alone if I have to if I have to
I don't need anyone who can't stand for me in a room where I'm not there to see
I've been burned before, but now I know who's real, and who's just for show
I've learned to listen what's left unsaid
I'm no longer chasing what's already dead
If you couldn't see me when the light was dimmed
Then there's no room for you when my path begins
I'm stronger now with a clearer view, no more pretending I've paid my dues
To those who stayed, you've earned your place
The rest, well, they've been replaced
Yea
I'm not here to compete with anyone I hope we all make it through
I truly do
Yea
I'm not here to compete with anyone I hope we all make it through
I truly do