I'm doing better now, forever proud of the shit I changed
I guess I learned to live a different way
I met a girl who changed my world, and I still feel ashamed
But I would never let her down
My head is bound to a higher mind state
Hi, my name is Joey Strace
I'm no Einstein, but my mind is great
I'm getting older now, I don't got no time to wait
But there's hope for me yet
Learn to cope with the stress and all these violent traits
At night I lie awake, trying to find a way to deal with my mistakes
I wear my armor like it's diamond plate
I storm the castle, break down the iron gates, like
Let me in, I am great
In other words, I'm trying to find a place where I feel safe
I even tried switching states, like moving miles away would make me feel okay
But it wasn't any different, kid
I just wish I felt significant
So while you're listening, I hope you know that change is best manifested
And man, it's hectic, but I gave up all the drugs and liquor
All my friends were like, no one ever loves a quitter
I couldn't stand to make my mother sicker
Made it through another winter
I changed myself to try to save my health
Took some baby steps to the gates of hell
Now I'm front and center with my hand raised for help
Steps eight to 12, I learned to save myself
I used to love the way it felt, but I guess I'm doing better now
Forever proud of the shit I changed
I guess I learned to live a different way
I guess I learned to live a different way, different way