(Verse 1) (Yeah...) Used to think I was a masterpiece, but I was just a mess Thought I had it all together, but I was failing every test I was livin' a lie, telling myself that everything was fine But deep down inside, I knew I was running out of time.... And the memories, they used to haunt me, playing on repeat Now I'm making new ones, something real, something sweet Found the strength to face the mirror, look myself in the eye And tell myself the truth, no more living a lie (Verse 2) The old me's a ghost, a faded photograph, a story I've already told... 'Cause the person I was, ain't coming back, I'm more than just that mold I was trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, in a prison I built with my fear But I broke free, found a different way out, and now my purpose is clear I’m no longer held down by the weight of my past, no longer a captive of my mind I've found my freedom, my own solid ground, and a life that is one-of-a-kind I’m leaving the darkness and stepping into the light, finally breaking free This is a new beginning, a new day, a new fight, for the person I want to be (Chorus) 'Cause the truth is, I'm a work in progress, not a finished piece And the past is just a story, now I'm turnin' a new leaf No more lies, I'm leaving 'em behind, yeah, I'm letting go Yeah, the old life's in the grave, and the new me is ready to roll (Verse 3) Woke up one morning, and the fog had finally lifted, I could see so clearly I started building a new day from the ground up, with a purpose I hold dearly A new rhythm, a new beat, a pulse pumping in my chest, a different kind of sound Put the old me to rest, put my life to the test, and now I'm standing on solid ground I'm not worried about the judgments they might cast, living for myself now I've got a new vision, a fire in my soul, and a heart that's finally whole This is my story, my destination, my ultimate goal (Verse 4) They said I was a lost cause, a soul with no direction, said I'd never climb out of this pit But I'm writing my own map, yeah, my own new section, and I ain't giving up, not one bit Every step is a victory, a reason to be proud, and I'm not looking back at the past Breaking out of that prison, yeah, I'm leaving the crowd, and this new life is finally gonna last I'm taking control of my destiny, no longer a victim of fate I'm rewriting the chapters of my life, before it's too late I'm building a legacy, a testament to my will This new life's a masterpiece, a masterpiece of good will... (Chorus) 'Cause the truth is, I'm a work in progress, not a finished piece And the past is just a story, now I'm turnin' a new leaf No more lies, I'm leaving 'em behind, yeah, I'm letting go Yeah, the old life's in the grave, and the new me is ready to roll (Bridge) This ain't a temporary fix, no, this ain't a fleeting high I took the broken pieces and I built 'em toward the sky The silence used to scare me, now it’s where my peace resides Look at how the darkness turned to light inside! I’m not trying to be perfect, I’m just trying to be true Yeah, I'm finally standing up, and it's all because of you! (Verse 5) I'm not perfect, never will be, but that's alright with me, because I'm finally breathing free Every stumble's a lesson, a part of my victory, and a part of the man I'm gonna be I'm building a new foundation, with a stronger, honest frame, built with a new perspective No more playing old games, I'm speaking a new name, finally living, no longer just reflective I'm chasing my dreams with a new sense of purpose and a new kind of love I'm mending the scars and healing the wounds, with a strength from above This new life's a journey, and I'm a traveler on the road, with a heart full of hope I'm living a life of my own design, and I'm finding a way to cope (Chorus) 'Cause the truth is, I'm a work in progress, not a finished piece And the past is just a story, now I'm turnin' a new leaf No more lies, I'm leaving 'em behind, yeah, I'm letting go Yeah, the old life's in the grave, and the new me is ready to roll (Outro) Yeah, the new me is ready to roll... I'm a work in progress, (yeah....) Not looking back... ...The truth is... I'm a work in progress...
