Verse 1
I used to bend like the willow in the wind
Tryin’ to be who they needed me to be
Smilin’ through the silence, holdin’ it all in
But it never felt like freedom to me
I wore their words like a second skin
Let their shadows dim my light
But there’s a voice underneath it all
Sayin’ baby, it’s your time
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Pre-Chorus
I’m done shrinkin’ just to fit
Done tradin’ truth for counterfeit
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Chorus
I just wanna be authentically me
No more masks, no apologies
If you love me, love me real
Not the version I used to conceal
I’m done twistin’ just to belong
I found my truth, I found my song
And I’ll stand in it, wild and free
Just being who I’m meant to be
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Verse 2
I gave my heart in pieces before
To people who couldn’t hold the weight
Now I know what my soul is worth
And I won’t negotiate
There’s a fire in my spirit now
And a softness I won’t hide
I can be both القوة and grace
No more runnin’ from my light
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Pre-Chorus
If it costs me what ain’t aligned
Then I’m leavin’ that behind
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Chorus
I just wanna be authentically me
No more masks, no apologies
If you love me, love me real
Not the version I used to conceal
I’m done twistin’ just to belong
I found my truth, I found my song
And I’ll stand in it, wild and free
Just being who I’m meant to be
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Bridge (soft → powerful build)
I don’t need to chase what’s not for me
What’s meant will meet me naturally
And if I lose what I outgrow
That just means I’m finally whole
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Final Chorus (big, emotional)
I’m finally bein’ authentically me
No more fear, I can finally breathe
If you love me, love me true
Not who I was to stay with you
I’m done dimmin’ just to belong
I am the truth, I am the song
And I’ll stand in it, wild and free
Unapologetically me
