I ain't lonely, but I spend a lot of time alone More than I'd like to, but I'm okay with staying home My how the last few months have changed I'm smilin' more despite the pain I breathe in, I breathe out Got friends to call who let me talk about What ain't working, what's still hurtin' All the things I feel like cussing out Now and then I let it go I ride the waves I can't control I'm learning how to build a better boat I hate waiting, ain't no patience in these hands I'm not complaining, sometimes it's hard to change a man I think I'm stronger than I was I'll let God do what He does I breathe in, I breathe out Got friends to call who let me talk about What ain't working, what's still hurtin' All the things I feel like cussing out Now and then I let it go I ride the waves I can't control I'm learning how to build a better boat I breathe in, I breathe out Got friends to call who let me talk about What ain't working, what's still hurtin' All the things I feel like cussing out Now and then I let it go I ride the waves I can't control If it's working I don't know When I get done, the thing may not float But I'm learning how to build a better boat