It's For the Best

if only i knew back then what i know today
would things have changed? would i be the same?
if i'd known that love is soft and warm
not firey hot, would i'ave still been torn?

the things that i've learned through the life i've led
have shown me my heart, changed the thoughts in my head
is that for the best? or am i lying to me?
my own true heart so hard to see

if i knew today just what i knew before
would i be content? not always search for more?
if i still knew that friends were always true
not blind and wrong, would i still have you?

through betrayal and hate, jealousy and lies
do i see clear? have i grown wise?
or through love and trust that i've lost or gained
has my innocence fled have i truly changed...?