[Verse 1] My oldest friend called Friday night, Said, “Put some shoes on, catch a little light.” I almost gave the speech that I recite, The one where I’m exhausted but alright. Instead, I found a shirt that fit me right, And left before my head could start a fight. [Pre-Chorus] Same old town, same cracked concrete, But there’s a little more spring underneath my feet. Then somebody laughed, and I laughed too— Caught myself doing what I used to do. [Chorus] Look at me now— Singing too loud, Heart still a little beat-up, Head out of the clouds. Got a long way to go, But I’m out of that house. Thought I’d forgotten how— Look at me, look at me now! [Verse 2] We found a band a couple blocks away, They butchered songs we used to overplay. You grabbed my arm before I slipped away, Said, “You can hate the dancing—anyway.” I missed the beat; you laughed at my display, For once, I wished the night would turn to day. [Pre-Chorus] I didn’t check my phone for an hour or two, Didn’t spend that time wondering what I’d lose. When the whole room sang and the chorus hit, There was room in my chest for more than it. [Chorus] Look at me now— Singing too loud, Heart still a little beat-up, Head out of the clouds. Got a long way to go, But I’m out of that house. Thought I’d forgotten how— Look at me, look at me now! [Bridge] Tomorrow might be heavy. Tonight felt light enough. I didn’t have to tell the story, Didn’t have to act so tough. And somewhere in a blurry picture, With my eyes shut, laughing wide, There’s a man I thought I’d lost forever— Having one hell of a time. [Final Chorus] Look at me now— Singing too loud, Heart still a little beat-up, But it’s beating like a crowd. Got a long way to go, Got some good people around. Thought I’d forgotten how— Look at me, look at me now! [Outro] Oh-oh, look at me now! Oh-oh, singing too loud! My friend says, “Same time next week?” I say, “Yeah. Count me in.” I’m
