Doin' Fine
Lauren Alaina Lyrics

Daddy got sober, Mama got his best friend
My parents' divorce was tough on me, and it seemed like everything was falling apart when my father got sober and my mother began dating his best friend.

I've cut down crying to every other weekend
I am still hurting from my parents' divorce and other traumas, but I am trying to put on a brave face and not cry as often.

Thanks for asking how I've been
Although I may act like everything is okay, I appreciate when people care enough to check in on me and ask how I am doing.

I've gotten too good at hiding it within
I have become skilled at putting on a facade of being okay, even when I am struggling internally.

I'm okay, things aren't great but the truth is
I am not doing great, but I am trying to convince myself and others that I am okay.

Yeah, the truth is
I am not as okay as I want to seem.

I'm doing fine enough to know that everyone's a little broken
Even though I am facing difficulties and challenges, I am realizing that no one is perfect and everyone struggles in some way.

Fine enough to learn that hearts are best when they're wide open
I have learned that it is better to be vulnerable and open with others, even if it means risking getting hurt.

I still got fear inside of me
Despite my progress, I am still afraid of what the future holds and what challenges I may face.

I'm not okay but I'm gonna be alright
Although I am not doing well currently, I believe that I have the strength and resilience to keep going and eventually overcome my struggles.

For the first time in a long time I'm doing fine
It has been a while since I have felt truly okay, and even though I may not be completely there yet, I am making progress and feeling better overall.

Daddy signed the papers the day I turned ninteen
My father made the final decision to legally end his and my mother's marriage on my 19th birthday, which was especially difficult for me to deal with.

Mama drove north to find a new beginning
My mother made the decision to move away in order to start a new chapter in her life and find some peace and happiness.

I blamed God, I blamed myself
In the aftermath of my parents' divorce and other hardships, I struggled with feeling angry and blaming myself or others, including God.

Then I fell on my knees and prayed like hell
However, I eventually turned to prayer and faith in order to find some comfort and healing during this difficult time.

It's funny how a touch of grace gives you healing
I have found that even small moments of grace and kindness can have a powerful impact on my mental and emotional well-being and help me to heal.

Oh, these growing pains, well I wish they'd go away
I am still experiencing pain and difficulty as I go through various challenges and struggles associated with growing up and maturing, and I wish I could escape those experiences.

But I guess you can't be free without a fight
However, I recognize that these struggles are a necessary part of growing and learning, and that I need to fight through them in order to become stronger and more resilient.

But I'm doing fine, yeah, yeah
Despite all the difficulties and uncertainties in my life, I am making progress and feeling more optimistic and positive about the future.