[Verse 1] I used to carry weight that never belonged to me Tryin' to fix the world, forgettin' how to be Every storm, every mood, every broken scene Thought it all was mine just to keep the peace But a whisper in my heart said quietly You don't have to hold what ain't your energy You got power in the space between The moment you breathe and the way you choose to be [Pre-Chorus] I can't control the wind But I can set my sail I can't control the waves But I decide the trail So I pause… and I breathe… And I remember me [Chorus] I got the power of response-ability Not reaction, but clarity What's yours is yours, what's mine is me And that's my freedom, that's my key Open… clear… release what I don't need Love myself into alignment, let my spirit lead I don't carry what was never meant for me I stand in truth — response-ability [Verse 2] Accountability ain't shame or blame It's the courage just to say my name "I see the impact of the steps I made" And let connection grow instead of pain If I stumble, if I miss the mark I don't run away into the dark I stay curious with an open heart Growth begins where the listening starts [Pre-Chorus] No more walls to defend No more masks to pretend I can learn, I can bend And let the healing begin [Chorus] I got the power of response-ability Not reaction, but clarity What's yours is yours, what's mine is me And that's my freedom, that's my key Open… clear… release what I don't need Love myself into alignment, let my spirit lead I don't carry what was never meant for me I stand in truth — response-ability [Bridge - Spoken Word] Rules without love create rebellion But connection creates cooperation Self-love ain't selfish Self-love ain't sacrifice Self-love is the place Where my mind and heart harmonize When I listen to the voice inside The one that speaks with compassion and light I stop asking "What's wrong with me?" And start asking "What's ready to realign tonight?" [Final Chorus - Full Choir] I got the power of response-ability My heart's awake and my mind is free Open… clear… release what I don't need Love myself into alignment, let my spirit lead I love myself I trust myself I respect myself I honor myself And every step I take in truth Brings my soul back home to me [Outro] Response-ability… That's my freedom.
