The Things That Saved Me

[Verse 1] I wasn't always who I wanted to be, Made some choices that got the best of me. Chased the wrong roads, lost my way, Spent too many nights trying to numb the pain. I wish I could erase some of those years, The broken promises, the worry and tears. But life don't come with a rewind line, You just learn to live with what you leave behind. [Chorus] But my children saved me more than they'll ever know, When I was falling apart, they gave me a reason to grow. Through every mistake, every battle I faced, Their love was the light that led me from that place. I may carry regrets, but one thing is true— The best thing I've ever done is loving you. [Verse 2] There were days I felt buried beneath my shame, Wondering if I'd ever be more than my name. More than the addiction, more than the scars, More than the distance I'd traveled too far. But little hands and trusting eyes Saw something worth saving deep inside. They didn't ask for perfection from me, Just a mother who'd fight to be free. [Chorus] And my children saved me more than they'll ever know, When I was falling apart, they gave me a reason to grow. Through every mistake, every battle I faced, Their love was the light that led me from that place. I may carry regrets, but one thing is true— The best thing I've ever done is loving you. [Bridge] I can't change the past, no matter how I try, Can't take back every tear they cried. But every sunrise is another chance, To show them who I am instead of who I was. [Final Chorus] My children saved me more than they'll ever know, They're the reason I stayed when I wanted to go. Through every dark night and every hard truth, They gave me hope when I had none to lose. And when my story's told and my days are through, They'll always be the best part of me and you. [Outro] I'm not proud of every road I've walked, But I'm proud I found my way back home.