ANTIDOTE

[Verse 1 – Intimate, Minimal Piano + Low Synth] I used to call it poison Thought it lived inside my veins Every scar I tried to hide Every echo of the pain I was fighting shadows I was running from the flame But the venom I was scared of Was the fire that made my name ⸻ [Pre-Chorus – Subtle Build] I tried to cut it out Tried to silence every doubt But every time I pushed it down It only grew more loud I thought I needed saving Thought I had to be repaired But healing isn’t hiding It’s the truth you’re brave to wear ⸻ [Chorus – Emotional Lift] I don’t need an antidote I am not diseased What I thought would break my bones Was building me The poison I reclaimed I used it as my name What nearly took my breath away Is why I stand today I don’t need an antidote The antidote was me ⸻ [Verse 2 – Slightly Fuller Instrumentation] I was chasing validation Wore a crown to feel complete But power isn’t given It’s the ground beneath your feet I was scared of being nothing Without applause or a stage Now the silence feels like freedom Not a cage ⸻ [Pre-Chorus 2 – Bigger] I don’t erase my darkness I don’t pretend it’s gone I let it sit beside me And it taught me how to be strong ⸻ [Bridge – Fake Drop (Instrumental Pullback, Almost Silence)] (Instrumentals cut to pulse + light pad) It wasn’t ever poison It was pressure It was growth It wasn’t ever weakness It was learning To let go I don’t fight it anymore ⸻ [Final Chorus – Explosive Lift] I don’t need an antidote I was never sick Every wound I carried Was a gift The venom in my veins Is courage, not a stain What tried to take me under Taught me how to reign I don’t need an antidote The antidote was me ⸻ [Outro – Calm, Assured] I used to call it poison Now I call it home