(Transitions smoothly from “Open Arms,” soft Rhodes piano continues, light hi-hats come in, female harmonies hum low)
[Verse 1]
I been walkin’ through the fire, but I came out gold
Lost myself in the chaos, but I found my soul
Every scar on my body is a story untold
But I learned to shine even when it’s cold
Used to pray for change, now I thank the pain
‘Cause the struggle made me who I became
Ain’t no hate left in my heart to hold
I just want peace in my soul
*(Backup singers echo: “peace in my soul…”)
[Chorus]
I’m finally breathin’, no more fightin’ the tide
Love in my chest, and it’s stayin’ this time
Ain’t no darkness takin’ control
‘Cause I found peace in my soul
Yeah, I found peace in my soul
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[Verse 2]
Got love on my left, faith on my right
The past tried to haunt me, but I turned to light
No more runnin’ from the man I’ve been
Now I look in the mirror, and I call him my friend
Every tear, every sleepless night
Taught me how to love what’s right
Now my heart beats calm and whole
I found peace in my soul
*(Backgrounds: “peace in my soul, mmm yeah…”)
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[Bridge – stripped down, just keys + vocals]
Used to cry out, askin’ “Lord, why me?”
Now I see the storm was settin’ me free
Every heartbreak planted my seed
And now I grow where the pain used to be
*(Backup harmonies rise: “now I grow, now I grow…”)
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[Final Chorus – full harmony, emotional tone]
I’m finally breathin’, no more fightin’ the tide
Love in my chest, and it’s stayin’ this time
Ain’t no darkness takin’ control
‘Cause I found peace in my soul
Yeah, I found peace in my soul
(Music fades to soft hum, lights dim)
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[Outro – spoken over soft piano chords]
Sometimes peace don’t come from what you gain…
It comes from what you finally let go.
(Backgrounds fade out on the phrase “let go…”)
