[Intro]
(Soft acoustic guitar strumming)
In the echoes of the night, I hear those haunting sounds,
Every turn I take in this city, my heart battles the ground.
[Verse 1]
Each day’s a little better, I’m slowly breaking free,
Memories like shadows linger, but they won't define me.
Every street and corner holds the weight of my despair,
But I’ll rise from this darkness, and finally breathe the air.
[Pre-Chorus]
Trapped in the past, it taught me to be strong,
I’m rewriting my story, I’m where I belong.
[Chorus]
No more tears in Ottawa, I’m breaking these chains,
Heading toward Texas where love will ease the pain.
High school sweetheart, take my trembling hand,
In your arms, I’ll find the strength to stand.
[Verse 2]
Driving through the night, I see the stars collide,
Every road I take, I'm taking back my pride.
The memories still whisper, like ghosts in my mind,
But I won't let them haunt me, I’ll leave them all behind.
[Pre-Chorus]
With every mile I travel, the weight begins to lift,
In the arms of someone healing, I’ll find my greatest gift.
[Chorus]
No more tears in Ottawa, I’m breaking these chains,
Heading toward Texas where love will ease the pain.
High school sweetheart, take my trembling hand,
In your arms, I’ll find the strength to stand.
[Bridge]
I see the demons fade with every sunset glow,
I’m rising like the dawn, finally letting go.
No more sleepless nights, no more panic overhead,
With you beside me, I’ll take that leap instead.
[Outro]
So here’s to new beginnings, to love that lights the way,
With you, my Texas darling, I’ll face each brand-new day.
No more echoes from the past, just a future bright and clear,
With every beat of my heart, I’m learning how to steer.
(Soft acoustic fade out)
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