[Verse 1]
They say “don’t be mad,” like it’s easy to do
Like a switch in the dark I can turn when I choose
But the fire in my chest doesn’t listen to rules
And the storm in my head isn’t quiet on cue
You don’t feel what I feel when the pressure comes in
When the noise gets loud underneath my skin
I’m not broken, I’m human, I’m learning the truth
Every heart has a tide it can’t always subdue
[Pre-Chorus]
But the wind in the bamboo whispers low
“Wait before you let it go”
[Chorus]
Take a breath — let it rise, let it fall like the sea
Don’t let the moment decide who you’ll be
Feel it burn, feel it ache, let it pass through your chest
You don’t have to be ruled by the storm in your head
Take a breath — count the space in between
Who you are and what you might be
We don’t choose every feeling we get
But we choose… we choose what comes next
[Verse 2]
Anger knocks like a war at the gate of your mind
Sharp as a blade, leaving reason behind
But you don’t have to swing just because it’s there
You can set it down, you can choose to be aware
Envy whispers in silk, saying “you should have more”
Painting lies on a gold-covered door
Don’t believe every voice dressed in emerald and gold
Some will lead you astray just to take your control
[Pre-Chorus]
Hear the drum of your heart slow down
In the silence, truth is found
[Chorus]
Take a breath — let it rise, let it fall like the sea
Don’t let the moment decide who you’ll be
Feel it burn, feel it ache, let it pass through your chest
You don’t have to be ruled by the storm in your head
Take a breath — count the space in between
Who you are and what you might be
We don’t choose every feeling we get
But we choose… we choose what comes next
[Bridge – softer, almost spoken over light strings/flute]
Love can shine like a lantern so bright
But even light can blind your sight
Hold it gently, don’t lose your way
Even the sun must give to gray
[Drop Chorus – fuller, layered vocals]
Take a breath — don’t rush the flame
Not every spark needs a name
In the pause, in the air you hold
There’s a strength you’ve never been told
[Final Chorus]
Take a breath — let it rise, let it fall like the sea
You are more than what you feel in a beat
Every choice is a step you can make
Not a chain, not a fate you can’t break
Take a breath — stand steady, be still
You’re the one who decides your will
We don’t choose every feeling we get
But we choose… we choose what comes next
[Outro – fading, airy]
Take a breath…
Just breathe…
Then choose…
ElCeviche
