[Verse 1 – The Mirror] When did the light start fading, Who drew the lines on sacred ground? We traded hearts for papers, And built our thrones on hollow sound. Our mothers weep in silence, Our fathers turned their eyes away, We let the gold buy freedom, Then wondered why the souls decayed. ⸻ [Pre-Chorus – The Question] So tell me— Who signed the deal, who turned the key, Who told the dreamers not to dream? When did we stop remembering That we’re more than what we seem? ⸻ [Chorus – The Cry and the Call] When did we forget who we are? When did we let the fear divide? We’ve got fire left inside these scars, And love that still refuses to hide. If the system broke the promise, Then the people make it new— I’m asking not for answers, I’m asking—what will you do? ⸻ [Verse 2 – The Reckoning] I see the towers leaning, I hear the whispers of the old, They say the river’s rising— It’s time to let the truth be told. We crowned the noise as wisdom, Let comfort take the place of grace, But now the children’s voices Are calling us to face our fate. ⸻ [Bridge – The Awakening] No more sleeping in the shadow, No more silence in the flood, If the crown was made of sorrow, Then we’ll forge it out of love. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for, The hands to heal, the hearts to soar. So stand—don’t bow to fear again, The dawn is calling, say Amen. ⸻ [Chorus – Reprise with Power] When did we forget who we are? When did we let the fear divide? We’ve got fire left inside these scars, And love that still refuses to hide. If the story turned to ashes, We’ll write it back in truth— I’m asking not for vengeance, I’m asking—what will you do? ⸻ [Outro – The Return] When did we forget? When will we remember? The blessing flows where hearts unite— So rise, my friend, it’s not too late, To walk again in living light.
