[Verse 1]
Happy New Year!
I’m opening the door
To the ache I wore
And the weight before
The past behind us
Like a box on the shelf
I’m not going back there
I’m coming to myself
[Pre-Chorus]
I want a softer heart
A steadier flame
Less of the fear
More of my name
[Chorus]
Happy New Year!
We’re leaving it here
Past behind us
Past behind us (past behind us)
Happy New Year!
I’m holding you near
Past behind us
Past behind us (past behind us)
[Verse 2]
I want to live
With my man in home
Morning coffee steam
And a place of our own
I want to laugh more
Put the bitter down
Trade the heavy words
For a kinder sound
[Pre-Chorus]
I want to choose the good
When the day runs long
Turn my face to love
And keep moving on
[Chorus]
Happy New Year!
We’re leaving it here
Past behind us
Past behind us (past behind us)
Happy New Year!
I’m holding you near
Past behind us
Past behind us (past behind us)
[Bridge]
Be a positive
Better person
Less old fear
More open hands
If I stumble now
I’ll start again
One brave step
Then I’ll stand
[Final Chorus]
Happy New Year!
We’re leaving it here
Past behind us
Past behind us (past behind us)
Happy New Year!
I’m holding you near
Past behind us
Past behind us (past behind us)