The Man I Used To be

I carry some scars
 from lessons I've learned
 dreams I've chased
 that crashed and burned
 like a faded tattoo
 it's part of who I am
 I've been somebody
 my mama didn't raise
 running through the nights
 in my wasted days
 but I guess salvation
 waits for every man
 I've been right to the edge
 of the great unknown
 and I've walked the high tight wire
 no net below
 done things I shouldn't
 but I couldn't be the man you see
 if I hadn't been the man I used to be
 I've given my heart halfheartedly
 never let no one get close to me
 I could stand in a crowd
 and still be all alone
 I've been my own worst enemy
 and somebody else's when I had to be
 yeah, the road I've traveled
 it's been hard and long
 I've been right to the edge
 of the great unknown
 and I've walked the high tight wire
 no net below
 done things I shouldn't
 but I couldn't be the man you see
 if I hadn't been the man I used to be
 Done things I shouldn't
 but I couldn't be the man you see
 if I hadn't been
 no, if I hadn't been the man I used to be
 The man I used to be...