There's a Better Way

[Verse 1]

When I was young they told me who to be,

A house on the hill, a face they’d all see.

A wallet full of comfort, a trophy on my arm,

And praise would keep me safe from harm.

I learned to swing the hammer of self—blame,

Thought anger was the fuel that lit the flame.

I cursed the child staring back from the glass,

Believing hate would help me grow at last.

[Pre—Chorus 1]

But the harder I pushed, the colder I became,

A prisoner locked inside my own name.

[Chorus 1]

Now I know there’s a better way —

To pause, to pray, and ask what I don’t know.

With kindness as my guide, I explore what life can show.

I feel the light that shines in me.

No praise from the crowd could ever set me free,

Only a higher love can keep and shelter me.

[Verse 2]

I sit with that child who tried so hard to please,

Who shouted at me and fell to their knees.

They only wanted love, they only sought my best,

But they never knew they could lay down and rest.

I take their trembling hand, say, "You can trust in me.

There’s strength in gentle mercy, in shared humanity."

We walk together now, the past no longer wrong,

Their voice becomes my wisdom, their pain becomes my song.

[Pre—Chorus 2]

No more chains of “not enough,” no endless race to run,

We’ve come full circle — the war is done.

[Chorus 2]

‘Cause I’ve found there’s a better way —

To pause, to pray, and ask what I don’t know.

With kindness as my guide, I explore what life can show.

I feel the light that shines in me.

No praise from the crowd could ever set me free,

Only a higher love can keep and shelter me.

[Bridge]

I don’t need the mansion on the hill,

Or strangers’ eyes to prove I’m real.

The child I was is safe with me,

And love’s not earned — it’s how we’re free.

[Final Chorus]

Yes, I’ve found there’s a better way —

To love the past and bless today.

Through kindness, prayer, and letting go,

I finally see what I needed to know:

I was worthy before I tried to change,

And I’m safe in a love that will never fade.

[Outro]

So I thank that part who tried so hard to cope,

And together we walk this brighter road of hope.