# Never Again
*An Original R&B Song by Toni West*
## Intro
*Soft piano melody with subtle strings*
Yeah... Toni West in the building
This is my testimony
Let me tell you my story
## Verse 1
I've been walking through the valley of shadows and doubt
Lost my way for a minute, but I figured it out
Every morning I wake with a purpose so clear
Had to face all my demons, had to conquer my fear
The mirror shows a fighter who's been tested by time
Every wound tells a story, every scar is divine
I paid my debt to society, learned what I'm worth
Now I'm ready to show them my spiritual rebirth
Never again will I stumble and fall
Never again will I give less than all
I've found my voice in the silence of night
Now I'm stepping back into the light
The music inside me was never truly gone
Just waiting for the moment to prove I'm still strong
My heart beats in rhythm, my soul sings in key
This is who I was always meant to be
## Solo 1 (Instrumental Break)
*Electric guitar weaves through smooth bass lines*
*Saxophone enters with emotional melody*
*Vocal harmonies layer: "Never again, never again"*
*Piano builds with gospel-inspired runs*
*Drums keep steady R&B groove*
*String section swells with hope and determination*
## Verse 2
When I step out those doors, I'll breathe freedom's air
With my head held high and my soul laid bare
Got a new perspective on what really matters
All the material things, how quickly it scatters
I'll use my voice to heal instead of to harm
Spread love through my music like a spiritual balm
The stage is calling, but I hear it different now
It's not about the fame, it's about keeping my vow
Never again will I compromise my truth
Never again will I waste away my youth
I've got wisdom now that only comes from pain
Like flowers that bloom after heavy rain
My melody carries weight of experience
Every note I sing has significance
The rhythm of redemption flows through my veins
Breaking free from all these mental chains
## Solo 2 (Extended Instrumental)
*Full band arrangement with live drums*
*Gospel organ enters with church-style runs*
*Background vocalists add "Freedom, freedom"*
*Guitar solo expresses raw emotion*
*Bass line walks with confidence*
*Trumpet section adds triumphant fanfare*
*Vocal ad-libs: "I'm coming home, I'm coming home"*
## Verse 3
Let the world know I'm back, but I'm different inside
No more running from truth, got nothing to hide
Every lesson I learned in those lonely nights
Made me appreciate these stage lights
I'll sing with intention, perform with my heart
Every show will be healing, every song is art
The crowd's energy lifts me beyond what I knew
This second chance is precious, and my gratitude's true
Never again will I take this gift for granted
Every opportunity is heaven-granted
I'll mentor the young ones, show them the way
How to navigate life when you've gone astray
My music will carry messages of hope
Help others find strength when they can't cope
From struggle to triumph, from dark to bright
I'm living
