Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] Found an old shirt in the backseat Coffee stain from when I used to rush Always running from the mirror Scared of looking close enough I remember counting every fault Like they were beads on a string Living small inside my own head Afraid of what tomorrow would bring [Chorus] I was busy being broken Now I’m learning how to be Every scar is just a story Framed in gold inside of me I’m done asking for permission Just to breathe Just to believe If you wanna know my future It starts with me loving me [Verse 2] Used to chase people who dimmed me Begging them to call me bright Standing last in every lineup Letting everyone decide Now I write my name in big ink On the pages that I own Every step I take is awkward Every step is still my own [Chorus] I was busy being broken Now I’m learning how to be Every scar is just a story Framed in gold inside of me I’m done asking for permission Just to breathe Just to believe If you wanna know my future It starts with me loving me [Bridge] I don’t need a perfect ending (hey!) To be proud of where I’ve been All the nights I spent in pieces Built the backbone in my skin So here’s to every version That I used to try to hide I carry them like candles Lighting up the road ahead tonight [Chorus] I was busy being broken Now I’m learning how to be Every scar is just a story Framed in gold inside of me I’m done asking for permission Just to breathe Just to believe If you wanna know my future Watch me as I choose to be Yeah The rest of my forever Starts with me loving me (oh yeah)
Tags
rock, Anthemic pop rock, midtempo build. Clean electric arpeggios in the verse, tight drum groove; chorus explodes with wide distorted guitars, gang vocals, and bright synth pads. Big, confident female vocals with stacked harmonies on the hook; bridge drops to half-time toms and reverb-soaked guitar before a final uplift., pop rock
Duration
3:07
Instrumental
No
Created
3/24/2026