I was running with my eyes shut tight Chasing sparks in the city lights I had fire, I had a name I had everything but what remained I said “later”, I said “someday” Watched the real things fade away Every win felt incomplete Standing tall on broken streets I gave my heart to the crowd and the noise Lost the quiet, lost the voice I was winning every fight But losing you in plain sight This isn’t shame, this isn’t regret Just the cost of the life I chose to get Hotel rooms and radio songs High-rise dreams that didn’t last long I thought love would understand While it slipped right through my hands I see you now in every face Every smile I couldn’t chase I don’t blame fate, I don’t complain I signed my name, I own the pain I gave my heart to the crowd and the noise Lost the quiet, lost the voice I was winning every fight But losing you in plain sight This isn’t shame, this isn’t regret Just the cost of the life I chose to get Hands up, lights low Hear the echo, feel it go I stand alone, but I stand clear I know exactly why I’m here I gave my heart to the crowd and the noise Lost the quiet, lost the voice I was winning every fight But losing you in plain sight Sing it loud, let the truth set This is me — and I won’t forget
