Chains of Pride

Yo, it's a battle within, trying to break free,

Pride's got me locked, unable to see me,

Can I be loved, or am I just a shadow?

Talking to myself, searching for the me I used to know.

Walking through the storm, heavy chest, tight grip,

Pride piles up, got me slipping, losing my grip,

Mirror's reflection, questions who I am,

Is love a stranger, or just part of the grand plan?

Heart's on the line, but I keep holding back,

Building walls so high, I forgot how to crack,

Love's a distant melody, I can't seem to find,

Caught up in my pride, leave my love behind.

Can I love myself, when I don't feel enough?

Heavy pride, weighing down, making tough,

Trying to let go, trying to break free,

But pride keeps me from feeling worthy.

Battling my ego, shadows in my mind,

Frozen in the fear I can't leave behind,

Loving me feels like a crime,

Locked in my pride, running out of time.

Heart's on the line, but I keep holding back,

Building walls so high, I forgot how to crack,

Love's a distant melody, I can't seem to find,

Caught up in my pride, leave my love behind.

Can I love myself, when I don't feel enough?

Heavy pride, weighing down, making tough,

Trying to let go, trying to break free,

But pride keeps me from feeling worthy.

Break the chains, tear down the walls,

Open up, answer love's call,

Worthy of the shine, deserving of the light,

Let the pride go, step into the night.

Maybe then I'll see, love's not a fight,

It's acceptance, it's believing, it's holding tight,

To who I am, to what I deserve,

Love’s waiting—it's my turn.