The Hardest Lessons

[Verse 1]
Well, I've always been a malcontent
Never real good at takin’ compliments
With one foot in my mouth, I apologize
And I never forget my last drink
Elevator goin' up but I was sinkin'
From the 25th floor, all I wanted to do was fly

[Chorus 1]
Well, I’ve never been happier than walkin' away
I'll get to where I'm goin' someday
And if I don't, at least I'll keep you guessin'
Yeah, I’ve never been better than bein’ alone
Every mistake I make is my own
'Cause some people only learn the hardest lessons

[Verse 2]
You know I got three boys and a minivan
Some days I forget who I am
And when I’m lost, I lead myself astray
25 years out on the road
Lost a few good friends and some I didn't know
And here I am, dancin' on their graves

[Chorus 2]
Well, think about, baby, what you really want
Has it ever been good enough?
And pardon me, all my indiscretions
But when you add it all up now in the end
I hope you'll take me back again
’Cause some people only learn the hardest lessons

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus 2]
Well, think about, baby, what you really want
Oh, is it good enough?
And pardon me, all my indiscretions
But when you add it all up now in the end
I hope you'll take me back again
'Cause some people only learn the hardest lessons
Yeah, some people only learn the hardest lessons

[Instrumental Outro]