[Verse 1]
I ran away but it saved my life
And the lights outside my window help me sleep at night
'Cause when the lights go out it all comes crashing in
Just how lucky I am to still be breathing in

[Verse 2]
And the footsteps as I walk towards my front door
The key slips, the lock scratched, the sound so familiar
'Cause I traded in my jacket for a newfound sense of freedom
'Cause winters, they don't scare me like the used to anymore
And I sold my guitar 'cause I don't really write so much anymore
And I've kind of grown accustomed to the noises in my head

[Chorus 1]
I gave up searching, I think I'm happy with who I am
Even though I chewed up and spat out my family and friends
I've still got my whole life to make it up and make amends
I know it's not much to you but maybe you could understand

[Post-Chorus]
I breathe in
The city

[Verse 3]
And look at what I've started
I think I've spent enough hours
Killing myself over what I thought you saw in me
And when I leave I try to keep it off my mind
That the rain back home swallowed all I left behind
[Chorus]
I gave up searching, I think I'm happy with who I am
Even though I chewed up and spat out my family and friends
I've still got my whole life to make it up and make amends
I know it's not much to you but maybe you could understand

[Bridge]
I ran away but it saved my life
The lights outside my window help me sleep at night

[Outro]
It's like I'm standing on the edge of a life to be
And whatever happens next was always up to me
No longer will I compare myself
To establish my self worth