it's been a while

My hand in your hand

Like my body in leather

I can honestly say

Nothing's ever felt better

And we get to run

Finally wild

Free like the mustangs

But it's been a while

Yes it's been a while since I've felt happiness

It's been a while since I've felt joy

But now when I cry

It's because I feel beautiful

And when I laugh

It's because I survived

And it's been a while

Yes it's been a while

Yes it's been a while

Used to beat myself up

You know words are like weapons

I can honestly say

It's not worth the admission to heaven

I'm learning to love

My body and mind

And ya it takes courage

To be gentle and kind

And it's been a while

Since I've felt happiness

It's been a while since I've felt joy

But now when I cry

It's because I feel beautiful

And when I laugh it's because I survived

And it's been a while