A Lifetime Ago

The streets were cruel and hard to live on But now I've grown that girl is forever gone I've retained the lessons I've learned out there People can be hateful, life isn't always fair But life can always be changed, this I know Look at me now, I can smile and I can grow To reach another level in this crazy life, see? Anyone can dream for a better life, now make it be All it takes is a positive attitude and strength You can change your life friend, go the length I am living proof that anyone can rise up above As long as you have hope, faith, and lots of love You need to have faith in all the good things And all of the happiness that love always brings But now it seems like a few lifetimes ago