Pessimist into something else

[Verse 1] You used to circle every worst-case Red pen on the margins of the day Checked exits in every crowded room Slept with your suitcase halfway packed In case [Pre-Chorus] But look at you now Laughing in line at the coffee shop Hands not shaking Heart not bracing for the drop [Chorus] Turning a pessimist into something else You say "maybe" now instead of "this won't help" Little by little You surprise yourself Turning a pessimist into something else Into someone who can say "Good things might come my way" (oh yeah) Turning a pessimist into something else [Verse 2] You used to call hope "bad planning" Swore that the sky was bound to fall Now you leave texts on "read later" 'Cause you're out making plans Not walls [Pre-Chorus] You crossed out "never" Wrote "we'll see" in its place There's light on your calendar And color on your face [Chorus] Turning a pessimist into something else You say "maybe" now instead of "this won't help" Little by little You surprise yourself Turning a pessimist into something else Into someone who can say "Good things might come my way" (hey!) Turning a pessimist into something else [Bridge] You still pack an umbrella But you dance when it rains Still count the exits But you stay for the games You haven't changed your nature You just made some room For a window in the bunker For a sunrise in the gloom [Chorus] Turning a pessimist into something else You say "maybe" now instead of "this won't help" Little by little You forgive yourself For guarding every door that never fell Turning a pessimist into something else Into someone who can say "I might be okay today" (woah) Turning a pessimist into something else