Standing Here Today

I thank the bottle I thank the bars Every single broken heart I've ever had It may seem strange to thank the pain But with time, it really ain't so bad I guess the loss and the hurt In their own way both deserve A mention, cause they both helped to make Me into the man....... That's standing here today The lost loves that once lingered Even the one that got away Regrets I have plenty, but it seems They've all taught me in a way Some lessons keep me guessing But most were a blessing Lookin' back now, that's what I'd have to say They've all helped make me into the man That's standing here today Watched my parents love start fading Damn near every night when I was 10 I took to drinking by 15 Can't really say I've ever stopped since then If it wasn't for the lonely And me doing my own thing I'm not sure, I'd be living life this way So I thank it all for the price I've paid To be standing here today The lost loves that once lingered Even the one that got away Regrets I have plenty, but it seems They've all taught me in a way Some lessons keep me guessing But most were a blessing Looking back now, that's what I'd have to say They've all helped me become the man you see Standing here today Without it all I sometimes contemplate If I'd be standing here today