[Verse 1] I wake up fighting battles That no one else can see Listen to the voices That keep whispering to me They tell me I’m a burden They tell me I’m alone So, I build another wall Around the things I’ve never shown [Pre-Chorus] I know every way to hurt me Without ever drawing blood I can hold on to a doubt I can push away the love [Chorus] I’m standing in my own shadow With nowhere left to hide I’m the one who pulls the trigger Then wonder why I bleed inside I reach for something beautiful Then push it all away Like I was born to lose the things I’m begging to keep today Yeah, I’m fighting my own shadow Every night and every day [Verse 2] I’ve mistaken fear for wisdom Silence for control I’ve called myself unworthy Till I felt it in my soul When somebody says they love me I start looking for the lie ’Cause somehow being wanted Feels harder than goodbye [Pre-Chorus] I know every road that leads me Back to everything I’ve known I can turn a hand that reaches Into another reason to let go [Chorus] I’m standing in my own shadow With nowhere left to hide I’m the one who pulls the trigger Then wonder why I bleed inside I reach for something beautiful Then push it all away Like I was born to lose the things Even though I want them someday Yeah, I’m fighting my own shadow Every night and every day [Bridge] Maybe I’m not broken Just battered and bruised Maybe all these years of running Left me too scared to choose Maybe I don’t have to fear Every breath, every embrace Maybe happiness can find me But I’m afraid to think it's okay And if the voice inside me Says I’ll never be enough I’ll answer with the pieces That survived when life got tough [Final Chorus] I’m standing in my own shadow Still learning how to breathe I’m still afraid of losing But I'm trying to believe I’m reaching for the beautiful Instead of letting go Maybe I'll find happiness Maybe I'll never know [Outro] Living in my own shadow Still afraid and still alone I can stand here in the darkness And hope to find a way back home [Fade to silence]
