Brighter Than Before

I used to walk with shadows in my steps

Hiding dreams upon a dusty shelf

But I found a spark in the quiet night

And I held it close, ‘til it burned bright

Now I’m not running, I’m not small

I’ve found the strength to stand through it all

I’m shining now, I’m rising high

No more fading into the sky

Took my heart and made it whole

Painted fire in my soul

Can’t be dimmed, can’t be ignored

I’m burning brighter than before

I used to whisper songs I’d never sing

Afraid the world would never hear a thing

But the echo came back, soft and true

And it sounded just like something new

I let go of fear, I let love in

And that’s where the light begins

I’m shining now, I’m rising high

No more fading into the sky

Took my heart and made it whole

Painted fire in my soul

Can’t be dimmed, can’t be ignored

I’m burning brighter than before

No more shadows, no more doubt

I’ve learned what I’m all about

This voice was meant to soar

And I won’t hide it anymore

I’m shining now, I’m rising high

No more fading into the sky

Took my heart and made it whole

Painted fire in my soul

Can’t be dimmed, can’t be ignored

I’m burning brighter—

Brighter than before