Who'd have thought the darkest night would help me see the light?
Took a look at my whole life; I deem it justified
Surely now it all begins a-fallin' into place
'Cause surely now all that I've learned can easily be erased

Half the time I think I'm good; the other times, I pretend
When I understood up for myself, I went under again

It used to make your head so big to see how small we were
I'll validate you once again if that's what you'd prefer
Surely we can both agree we're better than that now
But I'd be down to try again when time and place allow

Hand's tied behind my back, 'cause otherwise, I'd extend
When I understood up for myself, I went under again
Back here where it all began; I guess it's where this will end
When I understood up for myself, I went under again

Now I feel I've gotten back to where I once belonged
And though I can't define "this," I feel I've known "this" all along
Surely now it all begins a-fallin' into place
'Cause surely now I can't accept I'm falling out of grace

Well aware I should have broke; I only know how to bend
When I understood up for myself, I went under again
Honesty will set you free; I guess it kinda depends
When I understood up for myself, I went under again