Verse 1 (Intimate, acoustic — almost whispered)
I see the weight on your shoulders tonight,
Like every word they said still echoes inside.
Like every room made you feel too small,
Like you had to shrink just to stand at all.
You’ve been holding your breath so long,
Trying to be who they said was “strong.”
But I see the light you’re trying to hide —
It’s still alive.
Pre-Chorus (soft lift)
You don’t have to carry this alone.
You don’t have to prove you’re made of stone.
Chorus (Emotional, soaring)
Hold on — even when it burns.
Even when the whole world turns.
Say your name like it deserves
To be heard.
Even if your voice shakes now,
Even if you’re breaking down,
Every scar you’re scared about
Made you who you are.
You’re not losing —
You’re becoming.
You’re stronger than you ever knew.
Post-Chorus (Anthemic, gang-vocal feel)
Oh-oh, hold on
Oh-oh, don’t run
Oh-oh, hold on
You’re stronger than you know
Verse 2 (Conversational, heartfelt)
You’ve walked roads that cut too deep,
Gave your heart to things that couldn’t keep it.
Every door that closed in your face
Didn’t mean you were a mistake.
And those nights that felt so long,
You survived them — you held on.
You don’t even see it yet,
But you’re not done.
Pre-Chorus 2 (Bigger lift)
They tried to tell you who to be,
But you don’t owe them your identity.
Every doubt is losing ground —
Can you hear it now?
Chorus (Bigger, drums kick harder)
Hold on — even when it burns.
Even when the silence hurts.
Say your name like you believe
You deserve it.
Even if your voice shakes now,
Even if you’re breaking down,
Every fall that knocked you out
Taught you how to stand.
You’re not broken —
You’re becoming.
You’re stronger than you ever knew.
Bridge (Almost spoken, emotional crack)
You’re not what broke you.
You’re not your worst mistake.
You’re every breath you kept
When you almost walked away.
And I know it feels like you’re barely surviving —
But you’re still here.
You’re still fighting.
Final Chorus (Full cinematic lift — biggest moment)
So hold on — even when it burns.
Even when you’re not sure it’s worth it.
Say your name like it’s the first time
You believe it.
Even if your voice shakes now,
Even if the tears fall down,
You’re still standing here somehow —
That’s power.
You’re not losing —
You’re becoming.
You’re stronger than you ever knew.
Stronger than you ever knew.
Stronger than you ever knew.
Tonenico
