Little me

Verse 1]

Hey there, little me, hiding under the bed

Heart racing fast from the words that were said

You tried to be quiet, you tried to be brave

But no child should ever be treated that way

You counted the days with your breath held tight

Wished on the stars just to make it through night

I see you now, shaking and small

But you made it — you’re standing, after it all

I’m 25 now, and I’ve walked through the fire

Still carry your pain, still climb through the mire

But look how we rose from the hell we survived

Every scar on our soul means we’re still alive

I’m here now, I see you — no need to pretend

Dear little me… this isn’t the end

You thought it was love when they twisted your voice

When silence was safety and pain wasn’t choice

But I learned your tears weren’t weakness, they were truth

You were never the problem — they stole your youth

You dreamed of escape in the cracks of your mind

Now I hold the life you fought hard to find

I still cry for you some nights when it’s loud

But I promise, sweet girl, I’m making you proud

I’m 25 now, and I’ve walked through the fire

Still carry your pain, still climb through the mire

But look how we rose from the hell we survived

Every scar on our soul means we’re still alive

I’m here now, I see you — no need to pretend

Dear little me… this isn’t the end

You never got lullabies, never knew peace

But I’ll sing you one now, and I’ll never leave

You’re safe in my heart, I’ll carry you home

You’ll never again have to face it alone

I’m 25 now, and we’re finally free

Not healed all the way, but learning to be

For every time you thought you’d disappear

I’m still standing — and I’m still here

I love you, I need you, and I understand

Dear little me… I’m holding your hand

Dear little me…

We made it, we did.

And you were never to blame

For any of it.