Not Who I Was

I used to wear my mistakes like a scar Let them tell me who they thought we are

I was shadows, secrets, a living in shame Thought the choices I made were my only name

But the girl I was doesn't hold me now She's part of my story, but not my vow

The wounds I carried finally healed clean I'm not who I was, I'm somewhere between

I'm not who I was, and that's okay Yesterday's storms don't own me today

I'm standing taller, scars and all Proud of the rise, not afraid of the fall

The past had my story, but I took back my pen I'm not who I was, I won't be her again

I learned forgiveness doesn't mean forgetting And letting go is different from regretting

I found grace in places I didn't expect Discovered strength inside my weakest steps

Now I wear courage like a second skin A heart wide open where shame had been

The girl in the mirror smiles back at me She's not who I was, she's finally free

I'm not who I was, and that's okay Yesterday's storms don't own me today

I'm standing taller, scars and all Proud of the rise, not afraid of the fall

The past had my story, but I took back my pen I'm not who I was, I won't be her again

I'm done living life through the rearview mirror The girl I was, I can still feel her

She taught me strength through hurt and shame But she doesn't answer when you call my name

I've learned to walk without regret To forgive myself, but never forget

I'm holding close the lessons I've found But my past won't keep me bound

I'm not who I was, and that's okay Yesterday's storms don't own me today

I'm standing taller, scars and all Proud of the rise, not afraid of the fall

The past had my story, but I took back my pen I'm not who I was, I won't be her again

I'm not who I was, and that's okay Yesterday's storms don't own me today