Shouldve been easy, but it wasnt.
Shouldve been painless, but its not.
Shouldve seen the truth in you, but I didnt.
Shouldve done a lot of things so what; so what?

If it hadnt been for losing you, Id still be back in Jackson
Settling for settling, and getting what I got.
But where I am, and who I am, was well-worth every lesson.
Guess you could say Ive learned a lot.
Yeah, you broke my heart so what?

Couldve cried a river for you, but I wouldnt.
Couldve just laid down and given up.
Couldve tried to be somebody I wasnt.
I could have asked her name for what; for what?

If it hadnt been for losing you, Id still be back in Jackson
Settling for settling, and getting what I got.
But where I am, and who I am, was well-worth every lesson.
Guess you could say Ive learned a lot.
Yeah, you broke my heart so what?

So what if it hurt me for a little while?
So what if some teardrops never fall?
So what if I never thought Id love again.?
I know its better for it all.

If it hadnt been for losing you, Id still be back in Jackson
Settling for settling, and getting what I got.
But where I am, and who I am, was well-worth every lesson.
Guess you could say Ive learned a lot.
Yeah, you broke my heart so what?
Yeah, you broke my heart so wha