Breaking Free From the Shadows

Verse 1
I’ve walked the long way with my head down low,
Let the echoes tell me what I’m worth, what I’m not though.
Every mistake tried to write my name,
Every regret whispered guilt and shame.
But there’s a light that don’t accuse or flee,
It keeps calling out the truth in me.
Pre-Chorus
I’ve carried chains I didn’t need to hold,
Thought the dark was all I’d ever know.
Chorus
I’m breaking free from the shadows now,
Stepping into mercy, laying burdens down.
What once defined me lost its hold somehow,
I’m not who I was—I’m living out loud.
I don’t hide, I don’t stay low,
I’m walking straight toward the light I know.
I’m breaking free—yeah, I’m finally found,
No more living in the shadows now.
Verse 2
I’ve worn the mask, played the part,
Smiled outside with a guarded heart.
I learned survival, not how to heal,
Learned how to numb what I couldn’t feel.
But truth came gently, called my name,
Didn’t shame my past—just broke the chains.
Pre-Chorus
What I feared would finish me
Was the door to my recovery.
Chorus
I’m breaking free from the shadows now,
Stepping into mercy, laying burdens down.
What once defined me lost its hold somehow,
I’m not who I was—I’m living out loud.
I don’t hide, I don’t stay low,
I’m walking straight toward the light I know.
I’m breaking free—yeah, I’m finally found,
No more living in the shadows now.
Bridge (build)
If the light exposes everything,
Then let it heal what the dark kept in.
If it costs me pride to finally breathe,
Then I’ll gladly pay it—set me free.
Breakdown (half-sung / spoken)
I don’t need to run.
I don’t need to pretend.
The truth didn’t end me—
It resurrected me.
Final Chorus (Lift)
I’m breaking free from the shadows now,
Fear behind me, faith showing how.
I’m standing tall on forgiven ground,
Every step feels like freedom found.
I don’t hide, I don’t stay low,
I belong to the light—I know.
I’m breaking free—yeah, hear the sound,
Of chains hitting the floor right now.
Outro (quiet, confident)
I was never meant for the dark…
I was made for the light.

Alternative rock emo opera with electric violin, slide guitar solo, heavy drums, aggressive riffs with aggressive vocals