[Verse 1] Played in many dive bars, yeah I’ve lived that life I’m a bit older now, tryna make wrong things right Found my spiritual side, started walkin’ the line Playing sober these days—brand new state of mind So lend an ear, friend, and keep an open mind I ain’t who I was, I left that wreckage behind [Chorus] Girls, booze, lots of drugs— All of that is far behind Now I’m puttin’ all my heart Into these strings of mine Wiser, yes… older, yes… But I’ve got peace inside That’s a God thing— And it’s my state of mind [Verse 2] I used to chase midnight like it owed me somethin’ Burnin’ up chances, always runnin’ from somethin’ Now every sunrise feels like a sign Grace in my lyrics, purpose in every line A broken man mended by the hands of time Learned I gotta lose some battles just to finally shine [Chorus] Girls, booze, lots of drugs— All of that is far behind Now I’m puttin’ all my heart Into these strings of mine Wiser, yes… older, yes… But I’ve got peace inside That’s a God thing— And it’s my state of mind [Verse 3] My story ain’t perfect but it’s honest and true A few scars on my soul but I made it through Try to share a little hope every time I play If I can change, maybe you can someday So here’s to the road I once couldn’t find Walkin’ steady now with a clearer mind [Bridge] If you hear my voice crack, that’s the past lettin’ go If you feel somethin’ stirrin’, let the good Lord show Sometimes the hardest part is leavin’ old ghosts behind But freedom hits sweet when the heart realigns [Instrumental Solo] [Chorus – Final] Girls, booze, lots of drugs— All of that is far behind Now I’m puttin’ all my heart Into these strings of mine Wiser, yes… older, yes… But I’ve got peace inside That’s a God thing— And it’s my state of mind
