Calluses

Back when I was 8 years old I learned to split my life between two households I always went to church and did what was I told When I was 8 years old Then I found myself in pain I saw my parents arguing in the driveway My brother grabbed my hand and then we ran away Out the backyard gate I didn't know it then, but I can see it now Nothing's certain, so it's up to you to make it out That's what it's all about So this goes out to all of the hopeless kids You're so much more than all of your brokenness You're stronger cause you're covered in calluses, calluses This is for the love that someone wouldn't give The nights you overcome when could call it quits It's all been adding up to give you calluses, calluses Then when I was 17 I suffered from depression and anxiety My brother left for college so I had to be The man of the family The pressure starting building, but I couldn't scream Instead I tried to take my life at just 18 It never felt like anyone was listening It was only me I didn't know it then, but I can see it now Nothing's certain, so it's up to you to make it out That's what it's all about, that's what it's all about This goes out to all of the hopeless kids You're so much more than all of your brokenness You're stronger cause you're covered in calluses, calluses This is for the love that someone wouldn't give The nights you overcome when could call it quits It's all been adding up to give you calluses, calluses Then I finally learned at 24 All the pain you've had before Will drift away, but if you're still on the brink This goes out to all of the hopeless kids You're so much more than all of your brokenness You're stronger cause you're covered in calluses, calluses This is for the love that someone wouldn't give The nights you overcome when could call it quits It's all been adding up to give you calluses, calluses