[Intro – Atmospheric, low tone] Silence in the aftermath Footsteps in the haze I stopped chasing answers I let go of the maze The sky is opening I feel it in my chest No more running No more tests [Verse 1] I don’t need a crown to know The weight I carry fits I don’t need the world to bow To validate my steps Every scar became a map Every loss a sign I stopped asking where it ends And peace became mine [Pre-Chorus – Building] I don’t run from the night I walk into the sun I don’t chase the throne It comes when I become [Chorus – Lift, melodic] I ascend Not because I fell But because I found myself I ascend Through the dark and doubt There’s no fear in me now Higher Higher Let the skyline bend I don’t need to prove I ascend [Verse 2] Breathing in the quiet Standing in the flame I’m not afraid of light I’m not afraid of change The past is still behind me But it doesn’t pull I learned the weight of silence And now my lungs are full [Pre-Chorus – Bigger] I don’t run from the fire I let it shape my skin I don’t fear the climb I was built for this wind [Final Chorus – Expansive] I ascend Through the storm I knew Through the wars I grew I ascend Not a step misplaced Every shadow faced Higher Higher Feel the air descend I don’t chase the crown I ascend [Outro – Soft, hint toward ICARUS] I see the sun. [Instrumental swell.]
