For Mistakes I Made

Ok so I'm normally not a fan of the "write the lyrics to a song" blog. I just don't think it translates well. However, I rediscovered a song tonight. It's called "Mistakes I Made" by Fran Lucci. I don't really know the artist that well, but somehow this song made its way into my high school CD collection. Back then, these lyrics meant little to me. It was just a sweet song. But listening to it tonight, I just don't think anything I could say about my life could be as exact as this song. It's strange how time changes perspective. So, here goes.

It really is a miracle that I have come this far.
Without a hope, without a prayer, without a guiding star.
In spite of my naivete and many dreams betrayed,
I know I would not be here now,
But for mistakes I made.

But for mistakes I made.
Who know who I might be.
Some other heart, some other soul, some other destiny.
But for the times I took a wrong turn unafraid.
I might have missed it all.
But for mistakes I made.

So many times I tried to change things out of my control.
The jealousy and all the rage that swallowed me up whole.
The years that I spent loving those who did not feel the same.
The times I didn't trust myself with only me to blame.

But for mistakes I made.
Who knows where I might be.
Some other place, some other time, some other destiny.
But for the times I took a wrong turn unafraid.
I might have missed it all,
But for mistakes I made.

These things have taught me what is real.
How to laugh, how to cry, how to love... without regret.
And when to say hello.
And goodbye.

I know whatever comes my way my dues have all been paid.
But you would not be in my life.
But for mistakes I made.

But for mistakes I made.
Who knows who I might be.
Some other heart, some other soul, some other destiny.
But for the times I took a wrong turn afraid.
I might have missed it all,
But for mistakes I made.

I might have missed it all.
But for mistakes I made.