I've stood with both feet in the ocean
Underneath a starry sky
I've sat up on my daddy's shoulders
And watched the parade go by
I've heard the sweet sound of a lover
Softly whispering my name
I've felt the heat, I've felt the hunger
And I will never be the same
I've tasted kisses and I've tasted tears
Watched love grow and watched it disappear
I have searched for truth and chosen lies
I've been selfish and I've sacrificed
I've let go too soon, held on too hard
Broken promises and broken hearts
I have lived and learned and healed and hurt and laughed and cursed and prayed
And I will never be the same
I've given up the things I needed
And what I thought made me whole
And I've found beauty in my weakness
I'm not afraid to let it show
And I have screamed out loud to Jesus
When I thought he couldn't hear my pain
But then I heard the answer
And I will never be the same
I've tasted kisses and I've tasted tears
Watched love grow and watched it disappear
I have trusted and I've been betrayed
Fought my way back out of my mistakes
I have lost my faith, been found by grace
I've made tears run down my mother's face
I have lived and learned and healed and hurt and laughed and cursed and prayed
And I will never be the same
I have laid fresh flowers on a grave
Seen the future in a baby's face
I have lived and learned and healed and hurt and laughed and cursed and prayed
And I will never be the same
I will never be the same
I will never be the same