[Verse 1]
In the shadow of a room, I would sit and stare,
Pain carved on my skin, left the truth there.
Bullies barked louder than my own heartbeat,
Every laugh, every shove, pushed me off my feet.
Mama lying still, wires tangled in her chest,
Breathing felt borrowed, hope laid to rest.
[Pre-Chorus]
No voice to scream, no tears to shed,
I swallowed it whole, left my soul unfed.
[Chorus]
Bottled it up, let the pressure consume,
Dark thoughts creeping, no space in the room.
Carved my story in scars I’d hide,
But I’m still standing, though I bled inside.
[Verse 2]
Lunchroom whispers, daggers in disguise,
Tried to laugh along, but my smile told lies.
Mirror cracked, showed a girl I didn’t know,
Silent wars waged, no one saw the blows.
Mama’s eyes dimmed, couldn't lift her hand,
Felt like drowning, trapped in sinking sand.
[Bridge]
Wounds healed crooked, but I wear 'em proud,
Used to be quiet, now I’m screaming loud.
Buried the blade, unearthed my voice,
Living's the anthem, my only choice.
[Chorus]
Bottled it up, let the pressure consume,
Dark thoughts creeping, no space in the room.
Carved my story in scars I’d hide,
But I’m still standing, though I bled inside.