I grew into me

Verse 1

I wake before the world decides who I should be,

Hands smell like effort, heart still learning to breathe.

Carrying promises folded deep in my chest,

Loving out loud, but guarding the rest.

I wore “not enough” like it fit me just right,

Learned how to smile while fighting the night.

Pre-Chorus

I kept moving even when I couldn’t see,

Who I was becoming, who I’d be.

Chorus

I show up, even when I’m tired inside,

Even when fear says I should hide.

I build a life with patience and truth,

With quiet hope and stubborn roots.

I show up—that’s how I win,

That’s how I learned to believe in me.

Verse 2

I learned strength isn’t silence or stone,

It’s staying gentle when you’ve grown alone.

I give my heart knowing time will steal,

The ones I love, the way they heal.

I carry ache like a badge of grace,

Proof I didn’t waste my place.

Pre-Chorus 2

I stopped asking the world for proof,

Started standing on my own truth.

Chorus

I show up, even when I’m scared,

Even when the weight feels unfair.

I choose consistency over flame,

Slow-built love over empty fame.

I show up—again and again,

That’s how I became who I am.

Bridge

I’m not who I was when I begged to be seen,

I’m not that lost, unsure in-between.

I’m still learning, still becoming whole,

Still choosing heart over control.

Break / Soft

Some nights I sit with all I’ve done,

The quiet wins, the battles won.

Final Chorus

I show up—with my flaws and faith,

With tired hands and an open face.

I built a good life, imperfect and true,

And I’m proud of the way I grew into me.

Outro

Still here.

Still breathing.

Still choosing to be me.