[Verse 1]
My mama left, no last goodbye
My daddy vanished in the sky
But two old hands reached down for me
They gave me strength, they set me free
[Verse 2]
We didn’t have a pile of gold
Just warmth to fight against the cold
They taught me how to stand up tall
And rise again each time I fall
[Chorus]
I’m not the one who walked away
I’m what was built when they betrayed
I’m not the blood that turned to shame
I’m what they left — and I became
[Verse 3]
I learned to work, I learned to fight
To speak the truth and do what’s right
They gave me hope and steady ground
And showed me how to stand my sound
[Chorus]
I’m not the one who walked away
I’m what was built when they betrayed
I’m not the blood that turned to shame
I’m what they left — and I became
[Bridge]
Now when I speak, I speak with pride
They kept me safe, they never lied
They raised me up through loss and flame
And gave me more than just a name
[Final Chorus]
I’m not the one who walked away
I’m what was built when they betrayed
I’m not the blood that turned to shame
I’m what they left — and I became
[Outro]
I’m what they left…
And I became.