note to self

You started life as double lines nobody planned for

Wiped all your mother's tears, growin' up too fast

And all along, you played a role you never asked for

Feelin' everybody's fears, but what choice did you have?

Your parents were fightin', your younger brothers were cryin'

And you were soldierin', hidin' in your bedroom

Tryin' to keep it locked up inside, and you just ignored all the sirens

If I could go back in time, I'd try to write it all out

Note to self

I know you had to get us through some hell

You couldn't put a name to what you felt

'Cause you'd never hurt like that before

But you ain't alone anymore, no, I got you now

(I got you now)

Losin' love and all your friends and a little bit of innocence

No one asked you anything, just made you feel guilty

So you tried to keep between the lines from the backseat of your life

Couldn't control anything but the size of your jeans

Even with prayin' and preachin', it couldn't fight off the demons

And you were silently screamin', "Somebody listen to me"

You didn't know what you needed, you wouldn't show any weakness

If there was a way you could read it, girl, I'd tell you now

Note to self

I know you had to get us through some hell

You couldn't put a name to what you felt

'Cause you'd never hurt like that before

But you ain't alone anymore, no

And all of the screams that just stayed in your head

All of the questions that scared you to death

It was a prison, and you got us out

But you can let go, girl, you can break down 'cause I got you now

Yeah, I got you now, oh (I got you now)

(Prayin' and preachin', it couldn't fight off the demons)

(Somebody, listen to me)

(I got you now)

Note to self

Just know that it's okay to ask for help

You don't gotta be afraid 'cause I can tell you

Life and people let you down, but where I'm standin' here and now

It all works out