"lost innocence" by eric stuart

i've been blessed and i've been cursed.
i've done my best and seen the worst.
i've been cruel and i've been kind.
i've followed rules and crossed the line.
i've been loved and i've been hated.
i've been trapped then liberated.
i've been bad and i've been good.
my words misread then understood.

lost innocence, trying to get back to where i used to be.
lost innocence, hoping that there's something waiting there for me.
lost innocence, have i even learned a single useful thing,
or have i lost, in a sense?

i've been strong and I've been weak.
i've learned to turn the other cheek.
i've been shown and I've been blind.
i've said my peace then changed my mind.
i've been lost and I've been found.
i've built things up then burned them down.
i've been wrong and i've been right.
i've saved the day then spent the night.

lost innocence, trying to get back to where i used to be.
lost innocence, hoping that there's something waiting there for me.
lost innocence, have i even learned a single useful thing,
or have i lost, in a sense?

i've been drunk and i've been sober.
i've tied one on and pulled one over.
i've been rude, i've been polite.
been right on time then missed the flight.
i've been sick and i've been well.
at heaven's gate and on the road to hell.
i've been smooth and i've been rough.
i've wanted more then had enough.

lost innocence, trying to get back to where i used to be.
lost innocence, hoping that there's something waiting there for me.
lost innocence, have i even learned a single useful thing,
or have i lost, in a sense?

have i lost innocence?

yes