Old Ways
Demi Lovato Lyrics

It was fun playin' with knives
Demi used to indulge in dangerous activities and enjoyed the thrill of it.

Until a blade
But her reckless behavior took a turn for the worse.

Stuck in the left side of my chest
She got hurt badly as a consequence of her risky behavior.

And I'm down again, I turn the page
Despite facing a setback, she stays resilient and continues to move forward.

The story's mine
Demi is the author of her life and she's taking control of it.

No more watchin' the world from my doorstep
She's done staying on the sidelines and watching life pass her by.

Passin' me by
She's going to actively participate in life and not let it pass her by anymore.

But if somebody tells me
However, there are people who doubt her and her ability to change.

I'll go back to my old ways
They think she'll revert to her old behaviors and habits.

I'm gonna say no way
But Demi is confident in her ability to stay on the right path.

I'm out of the doorway
She's not going to linger in the past and won't get stuck in old habits.

I'm hearin' them all say
Despite her confidence, there are still people who doubt her.

Not goin' back to my old ways
Demi is determined to stay true to her new self and not go back to her old ways.

Now I know what's good for me
Demi has gained wisdom through her experiences and knows what's best for her.

All that I need
She's become self-aware and knows what she needs to live a fulfilling life.

And I can't wait to sink my teeth in
She's excited to fully embrace life and take advantage of all it has to offer.

And take another bite
Demi is ready to keep progressing and growing as a person.

And the best part about it
The most amazing thing is that Demi herself is the one driving her transformation.

Is I'm the only who can do somethin' about it
She's taking accountability for her life and making choices that will benefit her.

I fill the well with some water , it's overflowin'
She's working on taking care of herself and is overflowing with self-love and positivity.

Black into gold
Demi is turning her past struggles into something beautiful and valuable.

Who knew it'd be so bright without the blindfolds
Life is brighter and clearer when she's not hiding behind false perceptions and beliefs.

Every scar
Demi has scars from past experiences, both physical and emotional.

The flames burn the mark
But she's not afraid to face the pain of those memories and confront them head-on.

I'm not afraid to fall
She's willing to take risks and knows that failure is a part of growth.

I'm spiraling
Demi is daring to dream big and is reaching high for her goals.

I pass the stars
She's making progress and achieving things she never thought possible.

I'm not burning out
She's not getting overwhelmed, and is pacing herself in order to keep going.

I'm not afraid anymore
Demi has come a long way, and has gained the courage and confidence to face anything.

And the best part about it
The most amazing thing is that Demi herself is the one driving her transformation.

These colors, colors, colors, colors
Demi's growth and development are reflected in the vibrant colors of her changing perspective on life.

I'm not in the same place
She's grown and progressed to a new stage in life.

That I was, I was, I was, I was
She's left a part of herself behind, and has become someone new and better.