[Verse 1] I used to wait for a sign Pinned every doubt to the wall Measured my worth in a line And let the smallest voice call I know the room can feel cold I know the floor can give way But I have stories untold And I am choosing today [Pre-Chorus] I don't need permission To take up my space I can meet my reflection And stay with my face [Chorus] I am more than the question More than the fear in my chest I bring my own direction I give this moment my best I won't fold, I won't vanish When the answer takes time I have nothing to vanish I was never behind [Verse 2] I wear the marks that I earned Not as a map of defeat Every hard lesson I learned Put stronger ground under my feet Let every critic be small Let every setback be proof I can rebuild from the fall I can make room for the truth [Pre-Chorus] I don't need permission To open the gate I can trust my decision And walk through it straight [Chorus] I am more than the question More than the fear in my chest I bring my own direction I give this moment my best I won't fold, I won't vanish When the answer takes time I have nothing to vanish I was never behind [Bridge] If my hands shake, let them shake If my voice cracks, let it rise There is no perfect shape to make Before I step into the light I am here, I am ready I can carry my name With my heart beating steady I am done playing small in this game [Final Chorus] I am more than the question More than the fear in my chest I bring my own direction I give this moment my best I won't fold, I won't vanish When the answer takes time I have nothing to vanish I was never behind [Outro] I was never behind I was never behind I take my place, I take my time I was never behind
