[Verse 1 – honest, grounded]
Used to speak in silence, now I move with grace
She wanted peace, so I cleared up space
Less talk, more do — now I walk with pace
Took the mirror off the wall, now I face what’s faced
She said love got lost in the little things
So now I fold her shirt, wipe the counter clean
I was busy chasing pride, blind to the ring
Now I’d trade the world just to hear her sing
I ain’t perfect — I’m rebuilt
Brick by brick through the guilt
Took that shame and forged my will
Now I show up even when it kills
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[Hook – uplifting, but with weight]
I ain’t that man she used to know
I learned from the pain, let the old me go
Heart’s still broke, but I let it show
So she don’t gotta carry all the weight alone
I rise slow, but I rise real
She wanted truth, now I don’t conceal
Every scar’s a badge, every step’s a seal
Built different now — that’s how I heal
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[Verse 2 – determined, but tender]
Told myself no more chasing ghosts
No more love notes without the growth
She needed time, so I gave her most
While I worked on the man that she needed close
Clean slate, new name, same soul
Different fire, same goal
Less control, more hold
She wanted warmth — I learned cold
Now I open doors, open my chest
Hold her pain while I hold my breath
Every sunset’s another test
But I show up strong — no second guess
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[Hook – repeat with more emotion]
I ain’t that man she used to know
I learned from the pain, let the old me go
Heart’s still broke, but I let it show
So she don’t gotta carry all the weight alone
I rise slow, but I rise real
She wanted truth, now I don’t conceal
Every scar’s a badge, every step’s a seal
Built different now — that’s how I heal
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[Bridge – quiet, reflective voice]
Even if she never sees the change
Even if I walk this road alone
I’ll still be the man she always deserved
Even if I’m the only one who knows
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[Outro – confident fade out]
Built different
Built for love
Built to rise
Built enough
