This Time Last Year

This time last year I was thriving
Heaven on earth, didn't even have to touch the sky
This time last year, we were driving
Fast in your car, heads turning at the brilliant white
White like the lie
When you say you'd never let me go even if I died
And I think to myself in the parking lot
"Maybe getting married ain't as far away as I thought"

And though I haven't yet reached my dying days
Fate went and took us our separate ways
Hiding hate and resentment behind my face
I hope you're happy with the choice you made

And I don't know where you are now
But I'll carry on with or without
You
You

This time this year I'm trying
Back at square one, nowhere else for me to go but up
This time, right here, satisfying
Chords that I strum, as an act of self love
Love's all you need
So I'll take my empty cup, pour it back in me
And I think to myself some happy thoughts
"Maybe your wildest dreams aren't such a long shot"

And though I haven't yet reached those better days
I'll take my time, it's not a race
Handle my bad mistakes with grace
Whatever happens next, I'll be okay
And I don't know where you are now
But I know you're better off without
Me
We're flying free

This time next year,
I don't know where I'll be
But I gotta do what I can right now
To make that girl happy

And so I won't miss you
Cause I'll know my own worth
Embracing my limited time on earth
I won't miss you
You're just a lesson I learned
Embracing my body is a privilege to be earned
I won't miss you
Cause I'll know my own worth
Embracing my limited time on earth
I won't miss you
You're just a lesson I learned
Embracing my body is a privilege to be earned
When you said "together"
Thought it meant forever
But I wish you well
On your endeavors

And I don't know where you are now
But if you're lost, you will be found