[Verse 1]
Another sunrise, another fight to stay awake,
Hands are bleeding from the choices that I make.
Every scar I wear’s a promise I keep,
Trading my dreams so yours can breathe.
I see your face in the mirror of my youth,
Wonder if you’ll see the man behind the truth.
The weight I carry’s one I’ll never show,
You’ll never know how deep it goes.
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[Pre-Chorus]
I’ve burned in silence, swallowed pride,
Built our world from what’s inside.
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[Chorus]
I hope one day you’ll see the fire I walked through,
The nights I broke myself just to build for you.
If my name fades, if my strength is gone,
Just know every fall was for you, my son.
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[Verse 2]
They say time heals, but it steals what it wants,
I’ve lost my peace to the sound of your laugh once.
Every bill, every bruise, every sleepless night,
I fought my demons to keep your light.
Sometimes I wonder if you’ll hate the man I am,
If you’ll ever understand the weight of my hands.
I’m not a hero, I’m just trying to stay strong,
To prove to you that I belong.
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[Pre-Chorus]
I’ve bled in silence, bit my tongue,
Prayed the pain would make me numb.
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[Chorus]
I hope one day you’ll see the fire I walked through,
The nights I broke myself just to build for you.
If my name fades, if my strength is gone,
Just know every fall was for you, my son.
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[Bridge / Breakdown]
(Low, growling scream / heavy drop)
I’d give my soul if it meant you’d rise,
Take my heart, tear it from my chest tonight.
Don’t remember my pain, remember my fight,
Every shadow I faced was to give you light.
(Clean vocals rise over distortion)
And if I’m gone before you understand,
Every sacrifice was my trembling hand
Reaching out through the dark—
To give you a better start.
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[Final Chorus]
I hope one day you’ll see the fire I walked through,
The blood and the tears that I hid from you.
If I fade away before the dawn,
Just know every breath was for you, my son.
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[Outro – Whisper/Scream Hybrid]
For you… my son.
Every scar… every storm… I held on
