[Verse 1] I count the locks twice before I leave Fold every answer into my sleeve The room gets smaller when I hesitate I call it caution, but I know its name [Pre-Chorus] Every worst-case picture Hangs behind my eyes I keep rehearsing failure Like it’s a safe disguise [Chorus] I’m afraid, but I’m moving One hand on the wall If my knees start shaking I won’t call it a fall I’m afraid, still choosing To step into the open The door was never holding me I was waiting to be broken [Verse 2] I hear my old mistakes through the bathroom fan They list the reasons I don’t think I can A cheap blue notebook, a red-ink scar Says I’m not ready, says I’ve gone too far [Pre-Chorus] But every hard confession Leaves a little room The air feels different When I stop asking who approves [Chorus] I’m afraid, but I’m moving One hand on the wall If my knees start shaking I won’t call it a fall I’m afraid, still choosing To step into the open The door was never holding me I was waiting to be broken [Bridge] Let the doubt sit beside me It can ride, it can watch I don’t need to defeat it To give everything I’ve got There’s a pulse in my fingers There’s a mark on the frame I can leave with the trembling And still answer my name [Final Chorus] I’m afraid, but I’m moving Both feet through the hall If my knees start shaking I’ll keep answering the call I’m afraid, still choosing With my hands wide open The door was never holding me I’m the one who finally opened [Outro] I carry the fear It doesn’t carry me
