Never Be the Same

I've stood with both feet in the ocean Underneath a starry sky I've sat up on my daddy's shoulders And watched the parade go by I've heard the sweet sound of a lover Softly whispering my name I've felt the heat, I've felt the hunger And I will never be the same I've tasted kisses and I've tasted tears Watched love grow and watched it disappear I have searched for truth and chosen lies I've been selfish and I've sacrificed I've let go too soon, held on too hard Broken promises and broken hearts I have lived and learned and healed and hurt and laughed and cursed and prayed And I will never be the same I've given up the things I needed And what I thought made me whole And I've found beauty in my weakness I'm not afraid to let it show And I have screamed out loud to Jesus When I thought he couldn't hear my pain But then I heard the answer And I will never be the same I've tasted kisses and I've tasted tears Watched love grow and watched it disappear I have trusted and I've been betrayed Fought my way back out of my mistakes I have lost my faith, been found by grace I've made tears run down my mother's face I have lived and learned and healed and hurt and laughed and cursed and prayed And I will never be the same I have laid fresh flowers on a grave Seen the future in a baby's face I have lived and learned and healed and hurt and laughed and cursed and prayed And I will never be the same I will never be the same I will never be the same