Brighter than before

Woke up to the sun peeking through the blinds

Yesterday’s shadows left behind

Coffee on the counter, heart still sore

But I’m standing stronger than before

All those nights I thought I’d break

Now I see the dawn I get to make

I’m chasing light, I’m not afraid to fall

The sky’s wide open, I’m giving it my all

Winds may change, and rain might pour

But I’ll rise, I’ll shine, brighter than before

Footsteps echo down an empty street

But hope’s got rhythm in every beat

Painted dreams on broken doors

Now they lead to something more

All those tears weren’t washed in vain

They watered seeds that bloom in pain

I’m chasing light, I’m not afraid to fall

The sky’s wide open, I’m giving it my all

Winds may change, and rain might pour

But I’ll rise, I’ll shine, brighter than before

So here’s to the pieces that didn’t quite fit

To all the goodbyes I needed to quit

I’m finding my fire, I’m finding my core

Every scar's just part of my lore

I’m chasing light, I’m not afraid to fall

The sky’s wide open, I’m giving it my all

Winds may change, and rain might pour

But I’ll rise, I’ll shine—

Yes, I’ll rise, I’ll shine—

Brighter than before