Five Years of Silence

[Verse 1]
Mama said "we all make mistakes"
But she never said I was one of hers
Found papers in a beat-up safe
My whole life folded in a few words
Five years old when they signed my name
Fifteen when I finally knew
Every birthday, every little cake
Suddenly felt see-through
Kitchen light buzzing, hand on the fridge
Heart on the floor, eyes on the wall
"Why you lie to me?" stuck on my lips
I just walked out, didn’t say nothin’ at all
If love is real, why hide the truth?
Why treat my story like a stain?
I wore that question like a chain
Every step, metal on my brain
[Chorus]
I was outside tryna outrun pain
Whole block yelling my name
Thought the streets could raise my flame
But they only fed my rage
I was lost, I was numb, I was cold
Carrying secrets I ain’t choose to hold
Then you pulled me out that dark alone
Now your love feel more like home
[Verse 2]
Started hangin’ where the cars don’t park
Corners talkin’ louder than the church do
OG said "family’ll break your heart"
So the gang became my curfew
Metal on my hip like a seat belt
Just to feel safe in my own skin
Every siren sound like a recap
Of the things I swore I’d never get in
Depression had me laid on the floor
Staring at the crack in the ceiling
Phone blowin’ up, I hit ignore
Didn’t wanna talk, didn’t wanna feel it
Told myself, "I don’t need nobody"
But my voice shook when I lied
Whole world heavy on my shoulders
Still I wouldn’t let nobody inside
[Chorus]
I was outside tryna outrun pain
Whole block yelling my name
Thought the streets could raise my flame
But they only fed my rage
I was lost, I was numb, I was cold
Carrying secrets I ain’t choose to hold
Then you pulled me out that dark alone
Now your love feel more like home
[Bridge]
You picked me up, I was past due
Eyes red, hoodie up, bad mood
You ain’t flinch when I told my truth
You just said, "They still chose you" (yeah)
You held my face when my voice cracked
Said, "I can’t fix what already passed
But I’ma stay while you face that"
And for once, I believed it would last
[Chorus]
I was outside tryna outrun pain
Whole block yelling my name
Thought the streets could raise my flame
But they only fed my rage
I was lost, I was numb, I was cold
Carrying secrets I ain’t choose to hold
Now I’m learning how to write my own
With your love, I’m headed home (headed home)

rap, Moody trap-rap beat, swung hi-hats and deep bass under introspective male vocals; first verse almost whispered over sparse piano, then drums hit harder as anger and street energy rise. Hook opens with layered, melodic rap and subtle auto-tune, then final section adds soft pads and background harmonies to underline the love-and-healing arc.