They say it’s a long road to paradise,
And oh, how I feel the pain.
But don’t worry, they tell me,
“Everything’s different now,” they explain.

Yes, of course, the sun shines brighter,
And rainbows dance on the breeze,
But funny how this “new day”
Still knocks me to my knees.

The road’s supposed to be smoother,
Not paved with memories and scars,
But here I am, tripping over
The same old broken stars.

“Don’t you feel better?” they ask,
With their smiles so wide and fake,
As if their cheery words alone
Could fix what’s left in my wake.

Oh yes, I feel so different,
A brand new man, can’t you see?
Except for this tiny little fact
I’m still carrying me.

So I’ll walk this road to paradise,
Pretending the pain’s a game,
Because though things have “changed,” my friend,
I still hurt just the same.