Verse 1
I learned the hard way, standing on my own
Found my strength in the quiet when I’m alone
No noise, no crowds, no need to pretend
Just breathing in the moment, letting days end
I used to chase things I didn’t need
Looking for answers in someone else’s dreams
Now I wake up knowing where I belong
In the stillness, where I’ve been strong all along
Pre-Chorus
I don’t fear the silence
I don’t mind the road
Every mile reminds me
I’m already whole
Chorus
I learned to be independent
Learned to love myself
I’m okay being alone
I don’t need no one else
Just me and my dog
Under open skies
I travel on my own
And it feels just right
Yeah, I found my peace
In this life I chose
And I’ll keep walking forward
On my own roads
Verse 2
Suitcase by the door, sunrise in my eyes
No one telling me when, no one asking why
New cities, new streets, same calm inside
Freedom feels better when you don’t have to hide
I’ve learned my heart doesn’t need a crowd
I don’t measure my worth by being loud
I move at my pace, slow and true
Every step reminds me what I’ve been through
Pre-Chorus
I don’t need saving
I don’t need proof
Every scar I carry
Tells me the truth
Chorus
I learned to be independent
Learned to love myself
I’m okay being alone
I don’t need no one else
Just me and my dog
Under open skies
I travel on my own
And it feels just right
Yeah, I found my peace
In this life I chose
And I’ll keep walking forward
On my own roads
Bridge
Maybe one day someone walks beside me
Maybe not, and that’s alright
I won’t give up what I’ve built inside me
For something that don’t feel right
Final Chorus
I learned to be independent
Yeah, I know who I am
I like the quiet mornings
With a leash in my hand
Just me and my dog
Heart steady, soul strong
I travel alone
And I’ll keep moving on
This is my freedom
This is my home
And I’m proud of the life
I’ve learned to own
