[Intro] Treehouse Lounge, door swings wide I came in carrying the miles I survived [Verse 1] One mind, one heart, one reason to stay One stubborn spark that won’t fold away I used to swallow every word I could say Now I plant both boots and I speak my name Past the Hive, past the Hut, I keep my stride Past the island, past the bushes where I hide Notebook bent, got the dates in a row I take notes, take names, let the whole truth show [Chorus] I found my voice on a hard-worn road Found my nerve when the cold wind blowed I was running on empty, carrying the weight Then I turned my tide—I don’t wait at the gate One mind, one heart, one fire inside I stand up straight; I don’t duck, I don’t hide [Verse 2] The struggle was real, and my strength ran thin Long days, short sleep, doubt under my skin Every steep mile said, “Turn back, let go” I kept one foot moving, real stubborn and slow YouTube streets, every corner got a tale Some sell a bright mask, some leave a trail I learned what was mine and what wasn’t true Kept the hard-earned lessons, let the rest pass through [Chorus] I found my voice on a hard-worn road Found my nerve when the cold wind blowed I was running on empty, carrying the weight Then I turned my tide—I don’t wait at the gate One mind, one heart, one fire inside I stand up straight; I don’t duck, I don’t hide [Bridge] If my hands shake, I still raise them high If my knees bend, I still meet your eye I don’t need a map for the soul I claim I walked through the rough and came back with my name [Final Chorus] I found my voice on a hard-worn road Found my nerve when the cold wind blowed I was running on empty, carrying the weight Then I turned my tide—I don’t wait at the gate One mind, one heart, one fire inside I stand up straight; I don’t duck, I don’t hide [Outro] Treehouse Lounge, I know why I came I walked that road and I kept my name
