**Verse 1:**
At four years old, my world turned cold,
A father lost in bottles, fading gray, growing old.
He never cared, never gave a damn,
Chasing highs, living life like it was a scam.
But then at five, a new man walked in,
Took me in his arms, said, "I’ll never let you spin."
He had his flaws, but he never left my side,
Gave me love, even when I couldn’t find mine.
**Verse 2:**
Teens hit hard with a broken heart,
Shattered pieces tearing me apart.
I wore my scars, but no one saw,
Kept it hidden, ‘cause that’s all I knew to do.
Another came, and the pain got worse,
Used me, bruised me, and cursed my worth.
I fought back with anger, fought with pride,
But inside, I was dying, couldn't hide.
**Chorus:**
I kept my smile, though my heart was breaking,
Tears in silence, but I kept on faking.
Through the storms, I kept on standing tall,
Even when life pushed me to fall.
But I found the light, shining through the pain,
Like a Phoenix rising from the flames, I’ll rise again.
**Verse 3:**
I’ve been through shit throughout my life,
Fighting through darkness, cutting like a knife.
I’ve crawled through the fire, but I won't burn,
I learned to fight back, now it’s my turn.
No more hiding, no more pain,
With the strength I've gained, I’ll break these chains.
Fell to the ground, but I’m still here,
Now I’m rising up without any fear.
**Bridge:**
Lost my dad to cancer’s cruel grip,
Fighting my own battles, trying to keep it zipped.
But in the end, I found the strength,
Took the steps, went the length.
Now I see the love I never had,
A heart that heals, from broken and sad.
I now have a man who broke down my walls,
And still supports me when the darkness calls.
**Verse 4:**
I’ve walked through hell, I’ve bled through tears,
Lived through pain that stretched for years.
But now I see the scars as gold,
A story of survival, a strength untold.
I’ve rebuilt myself from the ground,
Rising higher, I’ll never back down.
No more chains, no more fight,
With every scar, I reclaim my light.
**Outro:**
Through all the battles, I’ve fought alone,
I’ve found my peace, I’ve found my home.
The dark times are gone, and now I see,
I’m strong, I’m free, I’m finally me.
Like a Phoenix, I’ll never fall,
Rising higher, through it all.
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