[Verse 1] In that pre-dawn kitchen, see the wet glass reflection My sleepless heart alone, caught up in tension I chant “I’m good” like some magic invocation But I’m dodging my true self, avoidin’ confrontation [Pre-Chorus 1] Every time I swat away the hand they try to lend Pain’s the only thing remindin’ me I still exist, my friend Got used to the fear of breaking down inside But somewhere I’m still reachin’ for a warmth I can’t hide [Chorus 1] I don’t lean on no one, gotta keep it all real Tears under wraps, voice on mute, that’s how I deal “I ain’t weak,” I carved those words into my chest But the trembling deep inside never gets to rest [Verse 2] At the same old station, see my shadow in the windowpane My hunched back feels heavier, like I’m bound by a chain I screamed to toss that fear from back in the day But deeper loneliness came, stealing all my air away [Pre-Chorus 2] Even a tiny ray of hope feels risky to embrace If I reach out for that hand, I might betray my own space But I’m near my limit—this I can’t deny Clenched fists ache with a truth I can’t hide [Chorus 2] Yeah, I wanna trust somebody, but this fear keeps me cold So I choose to be alone, yet hope I never let go “Can’t survive all on my own,” I know it in my soul My shaky voice at dawn exhales a breath still not whole [Bridge] Actin’ like I need nothin’, laughin’ every single day But one step forward might change everything in my way Like sunrise on my cheek, that gentle glow Even the smallest courage pulls tomorrow close [Ending Chorus / Refrain] Still, I wanna keep livin’, with these scarred-up dreams Stand still and face the pain rather than run from the scene “Morning’s almost here,” in tears I catch that light A little is enough to make me trust my future might Shine into this heart—I’m holdin’ on so tight — Still not finished: this story of mine.
