[Verse 1]
You said, “Take the map, don’t rush the turn”
I rolled my eyes and watched the lesson burn
Grandma kept the porch light on till two
I called it old advice, I knew what I’d do
I left with twenty dollars and a borrowed coat
A pocket full of plans and a stubborn hope
The bus pulled out, I wouldn’t wave goodbye
I had to learn the hard way why
[Pre-Chorus]
Every warning sounded like a locked door
So I ran straight through and wanted more
Now the road has taken what I thought I knew
Still I hear your voice cutting through
[Chorus]
I do it my way, even when it breaks
Trip over the choices that I swear I make
You can hold out your hand, but I turn away
Then I call when the pieces won’t stay
I’m a hard-headed girl with a heart too proud
Making my mistakes where the world can see them now
Maybe your advice was right from the start
But I had to lose my way to find my heart
[Drop]
My way, my way
I had to lose my way
My way, my way
Now I hear what you say
[Verse 2]
I signed my name beneath a borrowed dream
Spent my rent on something shiny and unseen
My best friend said, “Wait, this doesn’t feel right”
I called her scared, then stayed the night
The promises were paper in the rain
The door slammed shut, and I wore the blame
I stood outside with nowhere left to go
Too proud to say I told you so
[Pre-Chorus]
Every warning sounded like a locked door
So I ran straight through and wanted more
Now the road has taken what I thought I knew
Still I hear your voice cutting through
[Chorus]
I do it my way, even when it breaks
Trip over the choices that I swear I make
You can hold out your hand, but I turn away
Then I call when the pieces won’t stay
I’m a hard-headed girl with a heart too proud
Making my mistakes where the world can see them now
Maybe your advice was right from the start
But I had to lose my way to find my heart
[Bridge]
I’m not ready to promise I’ll never fall
I still want to write my name across it all
But if I’m standing here with nowhere to hide
I’ll let your steady voice walk by my side
[Final Chorus]
I’ll do it my way, but I know what it takes
I’ll own every scar from the choices I make
If you hold out your hand, I won’t turn away
I’m learning the courage to hear what you say
I’m a hard-headed girl, but my heart’s less proud
I can admit when the road let me down
Your advice was right, though I fought from the start
I had to lose my way to find my heart
[Outro]
My way, my way
I had to lose my way
Your voice, your voice
Still brings me home today