Verse 1

Aches & pains we pass them on
Kids in school dads and moms
Sharper words the swords we draw
Pointing out each other's flaws
We give our all try and fail
Busted dreams empty sails
Force a smile pretend we're strong
The war inside keeps marching on

Pre Chorus

I know

Chorus

Hurt people hurt people
Broken hearts break hearts
Life bruises unequal
Everyone fights a battle that's hard
Grace where grace is needed
No matter who you are
Hurt people hurt people
But love will heal our hearts

Verse 2

We carry all our bitterness
And crave to know what better is
Compassion just a little bit
Opens a mind and changes it
Oh God help me see now

Chorus

Hurt people hurt people
Broken hearts break hearts
Life bruises unequal
Everyone fights a battle that's hard
Grace where grace is needed
No matter who you are
Hurt people hurt people
But love will heal our hearts

Bridge

I'm sorry
For the way I've been
I'm sorry
For the words I said
And things I did
Forgive me

Chorus

Hurt people hurt people
Broken hearts break hearts
Life bruises unequal
Everyone fights a battle that's hard
Grace where grace is needed
No matter who you are
Hurt people hurt people
But love will heal our hearts

Refrain

Hurt people hurt people
Hurt people hurt people
Hurt people hurt people
But love will heal our hearts