**Bruised Life, Hardened Soul** [Verse 1] Seven stitches, told them I fell Sleeves down in July, doing well I learned the weight of "fine" With a cracked front tooth smile [Pre-Chorus] I hold the door for strangers I ask how your week went I laugh at the right time While the room tilts [Chorus] Bruised life, hardened soul Bruised life, hardened soul Still I walk that line Still I don't fold Bruised life, hardened soul Bruised life, hardened soul If I hit the floor I get up slow [Verse 2] I don't raise my voice anymore That stopped meaning something years before I keep my hands in my pockets You want to see me lose it Keep looking [Pre-Chorus] I don't ask for much Just a little luck If the night gets loud I get louder now [Chorus] Bruised life, hardened soul Bruised life, hardened soul Still I walk that line Still I don't fold Bruised life, hardened soul Bruised life, hardened soul If I hit the floor I get up slow [Bridge] You'll know when it's enough Not by what I say By the way I go quiet And smile, and walk away [Chorus] Bruised life, hardened soul Bruised life, hardened soul Still I walk that line Still I don't fold Bruised life, hardened soul Bruised life, hardened soul If I hit the floor I get up slow
