"What I've Overcome" by Fireflight

A lot can happen in a year.  Even more can happen within three years.  And that's around the amount of time that I struggled with both cutting and severe depression.  I'm a changed person today, thanks to the grace of God.

There are times, though, that I sometimes wish that people knew me when I struggled.  It's better for them that they didn't, of course, because those who did know me and cared for me, were frightened time and again because of my suicidal tendencies.  I wouldn't wish what I went through for anyone else to experience, but I know that because of what I went through, I am who I am today.  And I wouldn't trade that for anything, no matter how numerous the suicidal times were nor how long the darkness lasted.

I've been listening to Fireflight lately.  One of my preferred bands.  They have a song called "What I've Overcome."  It pretty much describes me perfectly.  If you were to see me yesterday, you'd see the broken heart and the battle scars.  But...I am now what I've overcome.


I've got this passion
It's something I can't describe
It's so electric
It's like I've just come alive

I feel this freedom
Now that my past is erased
I feel the healing
I've found the meaning of grace
(I found grace)

If only you come see me yesterday
Who I used to be before the change
You'd see a broken heart
You'd see the battle scars

Funny how words can't explain
How good it feels to finally break the chains
I'm not what I have done
I'm what I've overcome

I know I'll stumble
I know I'll still face defeat
These second chances will define me

So I'm moving forward
I'm standing on my two feet
I've got momentum
I've got someone saving me
(got someone saving me)

If only you could see me yesterday
Who I used to be before the change
You'd see a broken heart
You'd see the battle scars

Funny how words can't explain
How good it finally feels to break the chains
I'm not what I have done
I'm what I've overcome

I make mistakes and I might fall
But I won't break
I've got someone saving me

If only you could see me yesterday
Who I used to be before the change
You'd see a broken heart
You'd see the battle scars

Funny how words can't explain
How good it feels to finally break the chains
I'm not what I have done
I'm what I've overcome
I'm what I've overcome
I'm what I've overcome