Waiting for knife (standout songwriting 2026)

When I submitted my song to SunoVision 2026, I already felt like I had won. Not because I expected to win the competition, but because I finally overcame the voice in my head that kept telling me, “I’m not good enough.” I never imagined I would make it to Round 2. During the livestream, I heard and read so many beautiful, kind words that truly warmed my heart. Even though I didn’t make it to the next stage of the competition, I reached a new stage in believing in myself. And that means more than I can put into words. Being recognized with the Standout Songwriting award during the Top 10 announcement was something I never expected. I honestly can’t describe how surprised, honored, and grateful I felt. Thank you so much to everyone who listened, supported me, and believed in my music. This journey has meant the world to me, and it’s only the beginning. 🖤 I would like to thanks for Kehmesis because I would never find out about sunovision. Thank you for support and believing in me Max love you ❤️ I got good at disappearing in plain sight Watched love pass me by No one ever stayed long enough To hear me when I cried You could look me in the eyes And still not see inside I learned to disappear so I wouldn’t be too much ⸻ It starts to feel too close Like something’s about to break I stop myself from hoping Just in case it’s fake ⸻ It feels like hands turn to knives Even when you hold me right I don’t know what safe feels like I keep waiting — waiting for goodbye Waiting for goodbye It never leaves my mind ⸻ I can tell before it happens In the way you say my name Even kindness feels rehearsed Like it’s part of some game I pull away before it starts Try to stay ahead of pain If I never let it reach me It can’t break me again ⸻ If I let you get too close Would you stay or disappear? If you really saw me now Would you still stay here? I don’t know what love is meant to be Only how it disappears ⸻ It feels like hands turn to knives Even when you hold me right I don’t know what safe feels like I keep waiting — waiting for goodbye Waiting for goodbye It never leaves my mind I keep waiting for goodbye But there’s nothing left to lose Only silence where you used to be And I still don’t know what’s true