I built a wall from whispers and fear Stacked it high so no one could get near Echoes wrapped me in layers of shame They knew my name, but I played the blame Silent defiance, truth denied Held my past like it never lied I reached for shadows, let anyone in Cried for a hand, but none would begin Anger roared, joy slipped away Left in the wreckage I helped create Who I've been waiting for… was always me Through the cracks and scars, I held the key Searching for answers in someone else But the love I needed lived in myself Tended the ember, bloomed it to flame Found my own bliss when I reclaimed my name The mirror shattered, showed me lies A thousand faces, none met my eyes I chased the stars, they burned ice cold The silence whispered the truths I hold Every cry, every plea Every fight brought me back to me Who I've been waiting for… was always me Through the cracks and scars, I held the key Searching for answers in someone else But the love I needed lived in myself Tended the ember, bloomed it to flame Found my own bliss when I reclaimed my name
