[Verse 1]
Shadows on the wall, fists hit the plaster
Tears on my cheek, heart beatin' faster
Bruises fade, but the words cut deeper
Buried my soul in the pain, now a keeper
Little man watchin', eyes wide, no laughter
Promised myself, this ain't his chapter
Taught him strength ain't in fists or disaster
Love's the crown, and respect's the master
[Prechorus]
Mirror cracked, but I see clearer
Lost her once, but now I’m nearer
[Chorus]
Rise from the ashes, a phoenix in flames
No more whispers, I'm callin' my name
Queen on her throne, no more playin' their games
I found my worth, and I’m changin’ the frame
[Verse 2]
Packed up my dreams, left the keys on the table
Built from the rubble, now my life’s a fable
Turned the pain into power, no Cain, no Abel
I’m the author now, rewrote the label
Teach my boy, "Respect her crown, don’t break it"
"Love’s not control, don’t ever fake it"
"Build her up, never shake or forsake it"
Plant seeds of hope, so we both can make it