[Verse 1] Seven years in my hands Built a house out of sand I gave him time and my trust He gave me smoke and dust Took my money, took my shine Took my body, took my pride Thought that loss was my name Now I see the whole game [Pre-Chorus] I was bent, I was blind Now I’m getting back my mind Every bruise got a lesson Every tear was a blessing [Chorus] It wasn’t wasted, no It taught me how to grow It wasn’t wasted, no Now I know what I know I can stand on my own I can walk back home It wasn’t wasted, no (I know, I know, I know) [Verse 2] Found a twenty in my coat Bought some fruit and a note Sat beside the window Watched the morning move slow Little things hit different now Steam on rice, a clean white towel Laughter from the next room I can breathe in my own room [Pre-Chorus] I was bent, I was blind Now I’m getting back my mind Every bruise got a lesson Every tear was a blessing [Chorus] It wasn’t wasted, no It taught me how to grow It wasn’t wasted, no Now I know what I know I can stand on my own I can walk back home It wasn’t wasted, no (I know, I know, I know) [Bridge] He wanted all my soft Then he wanted all my gold Now I’m warmer in the dark Than I ever was when I was sold Look at me, I’m free Not broken, just reborn I can love my own skin I can sleep without the storm [Final Chorus] It wasn’t wasted, no It taught me how to grow It wasn’t wasted, no Now I know what I know I can stand on my own I can walk back home It wasn’t wasted, no (I know, I know, I know) I’m mine again I’m mine again It wasn’t wasted, no I’m mine again
