Half a Mile to Hope

Yeah, I hear the voices sayin’ I should just fade away

But deep down, I know I gotta find a brighter day

They call me useless, say I’m a waste of space

Living life in shadows, trapped in this lonely place

Out of shape, heavy heart, feeling like I’m falling down

But I see that little smile, gotta turn this all around

It’s a long uphill climb, but I gotta try

For that sweet little smile, for my kid to see me fly

Even if I stumble, even if I fall

I gotta rise again, gotta answer that call

I wanna be better, for the life that’s waiting outside

For my son to know love, for the pain to subside

Walking half a mile just to see him shine

He’s my reason, my hope, my future in line

Nothing is worth the weight of those nights spent in shame

But I wanna rewrite my story, break free from this blame

Every step I take closer, every breath I breathe to heal

I’m ready to become the man I know I can feel

Yeah, I’m slowly coming back, trying to find my way

For that boy’s bright smile, I’ll fight another day

It’s never too late, to start over anew

For him, for me, for a life that’s true