I Learned My Lesson

Lyrics

[Intro] Ohhh… yeah… I ain't mad at you… I just see it different now. Yeah… [Verse 1] I gave my heart to the wrong ones, Thought that love meant holding on. Even when I knew something felt wrong, I stayed too long, I stayed too long. One wanted control, one told me lies, One could hurt me, then apologize. One made me question my own mind, But I kept calling it love every time. And I had my problems too, I had some growing I needed to do. So I ain't putting everything on you, I had to heal me too. [Pre-Chorus] Now I know… Love shouldn't hurt like that. Love shouldn't make me lose myself Just trying to make somebody last. [Chorus] I forgive youuu… For everything you put me through. I forgive me toooo… For staying when I knew the truth. I learned my lesson, I learned my lesson. You can love somebody And still know they ain't your blessing. I forgive youuu… But I can't come back to you. [Verse 2] Narcissistic ways, manipulation, Turning love into competition. Half-truths and misleading conversations, Then blaming me for my reaction. Arguments turned physical, That's when love became miserable. I know now that ain't beautiful, Nothing about abuse is love. But I won't carry hate around, I won't let my past hold me down. Every time somebody broke me apart, I learned another boundary for my heart. [Pre-Chorus] Now I know… Peace shouldn't feel unfamiliar. And somebody saying, “I love you,” Don't automatically make their love real. [Chorus] I forgive youuu… For everything you put me through. I forgive me toooo… For ignoring what I already knew. I learned my lesson, I learned my lesson. Every heartbreak Turned into another life lesson. I forgive youuu… But I can't come back to you. [Bridge — melody rises] I don't hate none of my exes, I just finally got the message. Some gave love, some gave lessons, Some gave pain that gave perspective. And maybe you were hurting too, But hurt don't justify what people do. So I can understand your wounds Without letting them become mine too. [Final Chorus] I forgive youuu… And I hope you find your healing too. I forgive me toooo… 'Cause I deserve the grace I gave to you. I learned my lesson, God, I learned my lesson. I don't need another broken heart To recognize my blessings. I forgive youuu… But loving you don't mean I gotta choose you. [Outro] No revenge… No hate… Just boundaries. I don't wish you pain. I just don't live there anymore. I forgive you… I learned my lesson