Walking into 2024

[Intro]
Walking into a new year, shadows from the past follow dear
Trying to find some peace, in a world that's unclear

[Verse 1]
Born from the silence, raised in the shadows’ grip
Fighting through the darkness, trying not to slip
A plea for redemption, a heart torn apart
Seeking a second chance, a brand new start

[Pre-Chorus]
They see a monster, but I know there's a man inside
Battling the echoes of the fears I can't hide
Guilty feelings weigh me down, scars that won't fade
Trying to rebuild, but still afraid

[Chorus]
Walk with me into 2024, leave behind the pain and shame
Carry hope and love, erase the blame
One step at a time, breaking free from the past
Hoping this road will be at last last

[Verse 2]
Victim of the silence, trapped in my own mind
Dreaming of redemption, I hope I’ll find
The courage to stand tall, to overcome the fight
To fix what’s broken, to find the light

[Pre-Chorus]
They see a monster, but I know there's a man inside
Battling the echoes of the fears I can't hide
Guilty feelings weigh me down, scars that won't fade
Trying to rebuild, but still afraid

[Chorus]
Walk with me into 2024, leave behind the pain and shame
Carry hope and love, erase the blame
One step at a time, breaking free from the past
Hoping this road will be at last last

[Bridge]
No more hiding in the shadows, no more running away
Seeking forgiveness, for a better day
The journey is long, but I won’t give in
Facing my reflection, trying to begin again

[Outro]
So walk with me into a new dawn, open hearts and minds
Leaving the darkness, leaving behind
A man trying to heal, trying to be whole
One day at a time, a brand new soul

Gospel-inspired ballad with soulful vocals and acoustic guitar