Before the night

Intro (Spoken)

Yeah…

They see the shine now

But they never saw the nights before the lights

Verse 1

I remember sleeping on a mattress on the floor

Dreams bigger than the room I was stuck in before

Mama praying while the TV stayed on

Bills on the table, hope barely hanging on

Everybody had advice, nobody had time

So I learned how to listen to the voice in my mind

I was young, I was scared, but I stayed in the fight

Writing plans in the dark, trying to make it feel right

Pre-Chorus

They said, “Be realistic,” I said, “Watch me instead”

Every loss turned wisdom inside of my head

If the road gets lonely, I know why I’m here

I ain’t stopping now, I done came too far

Chorus

Before the lights, before the fame

I was holding dreams in the middle of the rain

I was falling down, learning pain

Trying not to lose myself in the game

Before the lights, before the cheers

I was fighting doubts, facing fears

Now I stand tall, no disguise

This is my life before the lights

Verse 2

I lost friends when I chose growth

Some love faded when I said no

Funny how success change the tone

Now my name ringing in they phones

I been hurt but I never folded

Heart cold but my soul still golden

Every scar got a story to tell

Every win remind me I survived hell

Late nights, driving with my thoughts

Asking God if this road worth the cost

He said, “Trust Me, keep your pace”

So I kept faith even when I lost

Pre-Chorus 2

If you ever felt invisible in a crowded room

If you ever felt stuck with a dream too big

Just know every step you take still counts

Even when nobody’s clapping yet

Chorus

Before the lights, before the fame

I was holding dreams in the middle of the rain

I was falling down, learning pain

Trying not to lose myself in the game

Before the lights, before the cheers

I was fighting doubts, facing fears

Now I stand tall, no disguise

This is my life before the lights

Bridge (Slow / Emotional)

I had nights I almost quit

I had days I felt like this was it

But something deep inside my chest

Kept telling me, “You’re not done yet”

I owe my future everything

I owe my past some peace

I’m not perfect, I’m just healed

Still learning how to breathe

Verse 3 (Rap / Talk-sing)

I ain’t come this far for nothing

I ain’t bleed this much for fun

Every tear watered the soil

Now I’m finally seeing sun

They see confidence, they don’t see pain

They see wins, they don’t see change

I paid dues in silent rooms

Now my voice breaking through

No shortcuts, no disguise

I’m the proof that time replies

If you stay true and stay alive

Your moment comes right on time

Final Chorus (Big / Powerful)

Before the lights, before the stage

I was just a kid tryna find my way

Now I shine, no shame

Every dark night knew my name

Before the lights, before today

I was learning strength the hardest way

Now I rise, I survive

This is my truth, this is my life

Outro (Spoken / Fade)

If you’re still in the dark…

Hold on

The lights are coming