Are you proud of me

Verse 1

I was only eight when you slipped away,

Left with memories that still don’t fade.

I grew up chasing the sound of your voice,

But silence was the only choice.

Pre-Chorus

Sometimes I wonder if you can see,

The broken and the better parts of me.

Chorus

Are you proud of me, where I am now?

Do you see me standing, though I’ve fallen down?

I’ve carried the weight, but it gets so heavy,

I tried to leave once—were you angry?

Or did you cry with me?

Tell me, Dad… are you proud of me?

Verse 2

I’ve stumbled through nights, drowning in shame,

Trying to outrun the hurt and the blame.

I carved my skin just to feel alive,

Prayed you’d forgive me for wanting to die.

Pre-Chorus

But I’m still here, still reaching through,

Every breath a question meant for you.

Chorus

Are you proud of me, where I am now?

Do you see me standing, though I’ve fallen down?

I’ve carried the weight, but it gets so heavy,

I tried to leave once—were you angry?

Or did you cry with me?

Tell me, Dad… are you proud of me?

Bridge

If heaven has windows, I hope you can see,

The little girl inside still needing to believe.

That your love never left, it still covers me,

Even when I break, you’d still be proud of me.

Final Chorus

Are you proud of me, where I am now?

I’ve fallen and risen, I’m still around.

The weight is heavy, but I’ll keep steady,

And I hope you know—I’m trying already.

If you’re watching me, please whisper softly…

Yes, my child, I’m proud of thee.