laid back car rides

I can't decide which version is better. The more I hear, I think I prefer the instrumental on Clay Aiken's but I love Ryan Tedder's voice better. Hehe...but anyhow, this song (both music & lyrics inclusive) is so inspiring and uplifting (:

On my way here

I've seen the best
I've seen the worst
I wouldn't change what I've been through
I've touched the sky
I've hit the wall
But I did what I had to

On my way here
Where I am now
I've learned to fly
I have to want to leave the ground
I've fallen hard
But I've been loved
And in the end it all works out
Faith has conquered fear
On my way here

I'd rather try and fail
A thousand times denied
At least whenever you feel pain
It lets you know that you're alive

I've been a fool
I've been afraid
I've been loved
I've been lied to
I've been wrong
And I've been right
I stood up when I had to