The Older I Get

Verse 1
When I was young, I thought tough meant cold,Thought feelings were weak, thought breaking was bold.But the older I get, the more I know—Strength is crying when you need to let go.I used to drink till the pain went numb,Used to run fast from where I came from.But now I sit still in my own skin—Let the healing seep in.
Verse 2
I used to snap when the memories hit,Used to pretend I didn’t feel like shit.But age has a way of teaching slow—Teaching what the heart needs to grow.Now I call my mama, say “I love you,”Hug my dad like I always meant to.The older I get, the more I see—Life’s about love, not victory.
Pre-Chorus
Every year shaves off the pride—Makes more room for what’s inside.
Chorus
The older I get,The softer I become.Less like the soldier I was—More like the man I’m becoming fromLessons learned, mistakes I regret—Yeah, softerThe older I get.
Bridge
Time heals slow, but man it heals real.