Home in Myself

(Reflective, grateful, steady. Emphasize “home in myself,” “free,” “quietly me.” Tempo slow. Barefoot, gospel-blues, intimate, confessional. Soft and steady; slight swell in final chorus, end gently.)

Verse 1
I walked the fire, I rode the storm
I held my heart in every form
The nights were long, the roads unsure
But here I stand, my soul secure

Verse 2
I’ve lost, I’ve loved, I’ve found my way
I’ve carried grief, I’ve carried grace
Every scar has shaped my skin
Every ending lets me begin

Chorus
I am home in myself
No need to chase, no need to dwell
I am here, I am free
I am all I’m meant to be
I am home in myself

Verse 3
The world is loud, the winds may bend
But I am steady, I don’t pretend
I’ve learned to rest, I’ve learned to see
The love I need lives inside me

Pre-Chorus
All the journeys, all the nights
All the shadows, all the lights
Led me here, led me true
I am the one I always knew

Chorus
I am home in myself
No need to chase, no need to dwell
I am here, I am free
I am all I’m meant to be
I am home in myself

Bridge
Hands open, heart alive
Every loss helped me survive
I am held, I am whole
I am steady, I am soul

Final Chorus
I am home in myself
No need to chase, no need to dwell
I am here, I am free
I am all I’m meant to be
I am home in myself
And I am finally, quietly me

Warm, raw female alto. Barefoot Americana, gospel and blues with heart, dirt and grace.