Unlearn It

I used to scrape my knees when someone pushed me down on the playground
Shed a few tears and shake it out,
And in a moment it's forgotten about

Mmmm

Now that I'm older, when I misstep it's the end of the world and I'm
Probably the worst person on it
And when somebody does something to hurt me
Whether knowingly or not
I hold a grudge 'til I feel nauseous

When did I become so cynical? Hypercritical?
Life is way too short to keep keeping score
But I've been hardening my heart for so long
I guess it's a habit
It may take some time, but I wanna unlearn it

I used to stare into the mirror and imagine who I'd be
Now I can't even look right at it when I brush my teeth
And the only potential that I see is someone who's potentially
Become her own worst enemy

When did I become so cynical? Hypercritical?
Life is way too short to keep keeping score
But I've been hardening my heart for so long
I guess it's a habit
It may take some time, but I wanna unlearn it

Wish I could be more gentle with myself and everyone else and I
Know that this anger's self defense but it's not worth the expense and I
Wish I could give forgiveness out just like a toddler
If I met the old me I think I'd wanna be more like her...

I've been screaming so long I can't stand the quiet
But if you asked me to explain I'd choose the silence
I don't wanna be this way, but I'm just like this
I guess it's a habit
I think it's time for me to unlearn it

If I met the old me I think I'd wanna be more like her...