Lishalinii - “I’m Not Your Shadow Anymore”

(Verse 1)

I used to shrink my voice just to keep the peace,

You’d talk loud, push me down, never let me breathe.

I cried quiet so you wouldn't roll your eyes,

But I learned the truth — real friends don’t make you hide.

(Pre-Chorus)

You called it “jokes,” but it felt like cuts,

Said I’m “too sensitive” — I’ve had enough.

I’m done letting your moods control my day,

I’m walking out stronger than I ever came.

(Chorus)

I was sad, now I’m rising,

I found my fire, no compromising.

You tried to dim me, but look how I glow —

I’m not your shadow anymore.

I’m done with the noise, done with the mind games,

I’m choosing myself, not your blame.

You lost the girl you used to walk all over —

Watch me get louder, watch me get bolder.

(Verse 2)

You liked it when I doubted every step I’d take,

But now I see your words were just your own mistakes.

I’m healing places you tried to break,

And the strength you feared is the one I’ll take.

(Bridge)

I won't hate you, but I won’t stay small,

I learned to stand even when you let me fall.

Thanks for the lesson — not for the pain,

But for showing me I can rise again.

(Final Chorus)

I was sad, now I’m rising,

I found my fire, no compromising.

You tried to dim me, but look how I glow —

I’m not your shadow anymore.

I’m done with the noise, done with the mind games,

I’m choosing myself, not your blame.

You lost the girl you used to walk all over —

Watch me get louder, watch me get bolder.