[Intro]
(Let the beat play for 15-20 seconds)
Come over here for a second…
Stop what you’re doing.
Are you listening?
I need to tell you something… something you’re afraid to say to yourself.
[Verse 1]
You always say: “I used to be strong.”
But we both know: You were just functioning.
Every single day, like a machine without a pause button.
You were the wall for everyone to lean on.
The engine running for strangers until the tank was bone dry.
You thought that was your life, didn’t you? That it had to be this way.
But that wasn't your life. That was just your service to them.
[Verse 2]
You never really chose. You just complied.
Thought you were holding it all together while you were breaking inside.
Now you’re slowing down and you’re starting to panic.
But you’re not falling apart, trust me – you’re just becoming real.
For the first time, you’re starting to take a deep breath.
This isn't your end. It’s your damn awakening.
Can you feel it?
[Chorus]
You’re still here. Not like before.
But finally, you are true.
Now you’re just holding yourself. Nothing more.
And you don’t have to do any more than that.
The world can wait. It has taken enough from you.
Hold on to yourself. This is your victory.
[Verse 3]
You used to hold onto everything that didn't even belong to you.
Other people’s worries, their plans, their heavy, dark burdens.
You thought that’s what made you valuable.
But look at your hands – they are finally empty,
So you can finally hold onto yourself.
This isn't giving up, no matter what the people out there say.
This is the first time you’re walking your own path.
[Bridge]
Stop constantly apologizing for what you need.
Stop thinking you’ve failed somewhere.
You just stopped playing a role that never fit you anyway.
You’re standing here now. All by yourself. And that’s okay.
[Chorus]
You’re still here. Not like before.
But finally, you are true.
Now you’re just holding yourself. Nothing more.
And you don’t have to do any more than that.
[Outro]
You used to carry their world on your shoulders.
Today you’re saving your own… and yourself.
That’s how it is.
Think about it.
I’ll tell you again tomorrow.
If you want.
(Beat fades out slowly
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