Verse 1
Morning light through broken blinds, I learned to face the day
No voice to guide me forward, you’d drift so far away
Your silhouette in empty chairs, a ghost in every frame
I longed for just a moment when you’d speak my name
Pre-Chorus
Letters never answered, calls that went unheard
I carried all your silence in a child’s tender world
Chorus
You chose your demons over me, the high that stole your soul
Left me standing in the hallway with a heart you couldn’t hold
But I found strength in solitude, a fire in the pain
Though you vanished into darkness, I rose up in the rain
Verse 2
Birthday wishes in the dark, I’d blow out tears instead
Imagining your presence when I lay down in bed
Friends would talk about their dads—fishing, fixes, praise—
So I forged my own redemption through a thousand lonely days
Pre-Chorus
Every broken promise was a lesson I’d reclaim
Learning who I really am despite the weight of shame
Chorus
You chose your demons over me, the high that stole your soul
Left me standing in the hallway with a heart you couldn’t hold
But I found strength in solitude, a fire in the pain
Though you vanished into darkness, I rose up in the rain
Bridge
Now I see your shadow in the mirror of my eyes
I feel the pull of absence but I’ll never apologize
For building up my fortress from the ruins that you made
A life that’s born from courage where your love had once decayed
Chorus (Reprise)
You chose your demons over me, the high that stole your soul
Left me standing in the hallway with a heart you couldn’t hold
But I found strength in solitude, a fire in the pain
Though you vanished into darkness, I rose up in the rain
Outro
No more waiting at the doorstep, no more hope in vain
I carry forth my own heart, unbroken by your stain.
