On my Own

Pop song lyrics about a woman learning to navigate life on her own, which leads to personal growth.

These lyrics mean a lot to me. I’ve had to start life over at almost age forty after a marriage separation. I’ve lost friends, family, and for a short period of time, my sense of purpose. There was a time where I thought I couldn’t live life without him, and boy was I wrong! There comes a personal freedom when you finally realize you don’t have the person in your life anymore holding you back from your true potential. These lyrics explain how I feel after truly learning what it means to live on my own.

Verse One

I packed my dreams in a midnight car
Left the key and my heart in a mason jar
Mom said, “Call me when you land on your feet”
But I’m still learning what that means
I’ve been chasing light through the city haze
Lost a little faith but I found my grace
Every wrong turn’s a lesson learned
Every bruise a badge I’ve earned

Pre-Chorus

I don’t need saving
I’m not breaking
Just remembering who I’m becoming