[Verse] Funny thing about growth Nobody tells you it feels like loss [Verse 1] Same hands, same mind, same view But everything I used don’t move like it used to Same instincts calling me back Same old ways saying “you can handle that I could still run it, still take control Still read the cracks, still play the role Still get results, still make it shift But every time now—it don’t sit right in my chest (Pre-Chorus) I ain’t lost it… I just can’t use it Without feeling like I’m gonna lose me [Chorus] Old tools don’t fit these hands What once worked—I don’t understand I could use it… I know I could But it don’t feel right like it should I ain’t weaker, I just see it clear Some things I used can’t come back here And letting go feels like I slipped But old tools don’t fit [Verse 2] There’s a version of me that got things done Didn’t hesitate, didn’t second-guess once Moved through people like pieces on board Did what it took, didn’t ask what for And part of me misses how easy it felt No pause, no doubt, just play the hand dealt Now I sit with thoughts I can’t outrun And wonder who I’ve become [Bridge – raw, stripped] Was I stronger then Or just less aware Did I lose my edge Or just learn to care [pause And why does doing better Feel like doing less (Final Chorus – heavier, accepting) Old tools don’t fit these hands I can’t go back, I won’t pretend What I was built got me through But it ain’t who I’m growing into And yeah it hurts to leave that behind Even if I know it’s right this time Cause letting go don’t feel like a gift When old tools don’t fit I didn’t lose who I was I just can’t be him anymore
