The Way Life Goes

I wish I was more optimistic

And I didn't beat myself up on the negative stuff

I wish that I could have a lot more confidence

And I could trust the feelings that have been stuck in my gut

I wish I weren't so paranoid and anxious

And overthinking everything I do in my day

I wish that I could love myself a little more

Maybe then I'd have what I'm begging for

There's a lot things about me I wish I could change

Or things I could've handled in a better way

Maybe if I could I'd go back to when I was eight

And tell that little kid just what is coming his way