Verse 1
I wake before the world decides who I should be,
Hands smell like effort, heart still learning to breathe.
Carrying promises folded deep in my chest,
Loving out loud, but guarding the rest.
I wore “not enough” like it fit me just right,
Learned how to smile while fighting the night.
Pre-Chorus
I kept moving even when I couldn’t see,
Who I was becoming, who I’d be.
Chorus
I show up, even when I’m tired inside,
Even when fear says I should hide.
I build a life with patience and truth,
With quiet hope and stubborn roots.
I show up—that’s how I win,
That’s how I learned to believe in me.
Verse 2
I learned strength isn’t silence or stone,
It’s staying gentle when you’ve grown alone.
I give my heart knowing time will steal,
The ones I love, the way they heal.
I carry ache like a badge of grace,
Proof I didn’t waste my place.
Pre-Chorus 2
I stopped asking the world for proof,
Started standing on my own truth.
Chorus
I show up, even when I’m scared,
Even when the weight feels unfair.
I choose consistency over flame,
Slow-built love over empty fame.
I show up—again and again,
That’s how I became who I am.
Bridge
I’m not who I was when I begged to be seen,
I’m not that lost, unsure in-between.
I’m still learning, still becoming whole,
Still choosing heart over control.
Break / Soft
Some nights I sit with all I’ve done,
The quiet wins, the battles won.
Final Chorus
I show up—with my flaws and faith,
With tired hands and an open face.
I built a good life, imperfect and true,
And I’m proud of the way I grew into me.
Outro
Still here.
Still breathing.
Still choosing to be me.
