[Verse 1]
I wore my bruises like a coat
Walked through fire, left some smoke
Every scar I used to hide
Turned to gold along the ride
I lost my way, then found my name
Same hard road, but I don't blame
What broke me open, set me free
Made a stronger soul in me
[Pre-Chorus]
Now I see it plain
I don't need to stay the same
All that hurt, it had a role
Built my spine and built my soul
[Chorus]
I'm grateful for the man I'm becoming
(I'm becoming)
I'm grateful for the man I'm becoming
I learned my heart ain't something to be runnin'
I love myself, and I can love you too
[Verse 2]
I quit the habit of saying yes
Just to keep the peace, to please the mess
Now I speak clear, I stand my ground
No more giving all my power away around
I care for you, but I care for me
That's the kind of love that sets us free
Open hands, but a locked-up gate
I give my truth, I don't trade my faith
[Pre-Chorus]
Now I see it plain
I don't need to stay the same
All that hurt, it had a role
Built my spine and built my soul
[Chorus]
I'm grateful for the man I'm becoming
(I'm becoming)
I'm grateful for the man I'm becoming
I learned my heart ain't something to be runnin'
I love myself, and I can love you too
[Bridge]
If you knew me back when I was bleeding
You'd know why I keep on healing
Every loss was leading me home
Every tear made room for bone
I won't shrink down, I won't break
I won't call it love if it leaves me drained
I can give with a steady flame
And keep my light inside my name
[Chorus]
I'm grateful for the man I'm becoming
(I'm becoming)
I'm grateful for the man I'm becoming
I learned my heart ain't something to be runnin'
I love myself, and I can love you too
[Outro]
Yeah, I love myself
And I can love you too
With boundaries
That's the truth