Maya the Mayan - When I Was Younger Lyrics

There was this girl, this small little girl
Frightened of love and scared of the world
She wanted it all, but couldn't see how she could
She doubted all day, hiding away
Wondering how much she'd been lead astray
Never truly revealing her heart like she should

I remember her face staring back in the mirror
Why wasn't it clearer that everything would turn out okay

I've been beaten to the ground but now I'm stronger
I've cried so many times but I've laughed even harder
I've lost people I loved but now my heart's warmer
I am who I am 'cause I was who I was when I was younger

She clung to the old, not wanting to change
Avoiding the things that were different and strange
And she looked to the sky and wished upon each shooting star
Lost in her mind made her feel so relieved
Praying to God but she couldn't believe
And she smiled through pain while collecting her tears in a jar

I remember her voice shaking through every word
Hardly anyone heard the truth behind all of her scars

I've listened to doubts and fears but now I'm smarter
I've been blinded by hatred and walls but now I see farther
I've been locked away but now my whole world is larger
I am who I am 'cause I was who I was when I was younger

I'm better now
I'm better
I'm better now
I'm better
I'm better now
I'm better
I'm better now
I'm better

I've been beaten to the ground but now I'm stronger
I've cried so many times but I've laughed even harder
I've lost people I loved but now my heart's warmer
I am who I am 'cause I was who I was when I was younger