
Into My Best Self (CB v2)
[Intro] [Vocal: cinematic whisper; two women in unison, then split] (V1) Breathe… (V2) Stand… (Both) Begin… [Verse] [Vocal: V1 intimate, V2 lower/steadier; trading lines] (V1) Every day I become more of who I’m meant to be (V2) Not loud for attention—loud for my own peace (V1) Firm in my spine, soft in my hands (V2) Whole in my heart, I know where I stand [Pre-Chorus] [Vocal: both building; V2 anchors, V1 lifts] (V1) Protecting my peace is sacred—say it again (V2) Sacred—so I won’t betray it for love that depends (Both) I’m allowed to say no, to choose me, to grow And if it doesn’t fit my spirit—I let it go [Chorus] [Vocal: POWER DUET; wide harmonies; anthemic] (Both) I’m slowly growing into my best self No shrinking for comfort, no hiding on a shelf (V1) I choose me— (V2) I choose peace— (Both) I choose the life that sets me free (Both) Losing people isn’t loss when I’m finding my name I rise for growth—I don’t stay small to make it safe I’m slowly growing into my best self And I won’t apologize for it [Verse 2] [Vocal: V2 leads first half; V1 answers; more intensity] (V2) I’m self-aware, I’m steady, I’m done with the pretend (V1) I won’t fold my boundaries just to keep a friend (V2) Outgrowing what doesn’t fit is how I survive (V1) If I lose you on the way, I’m still alive [Bridge] [Vocal: cinematic breakdown → huge lift; call-and-response] (V1) If I’m alone— (V2) I’m not lost— (Both) I’m coming home (V1) If I say no— (V2) It’s holy— (Both) It’s how I grow (Both) Strings rise, drums hit—voices open wide We are not shrinking—watch us step into the light [Chorus] [Vocal: biggest; octave lifts; sustained final lines] (Both) I’m slowly growing into my best self No shrinking for comfort, no hiding on a shelf (V1) I choose me— (V2) I choose peace— (Both) I choose the life that sets me free (Both) Losing people isn’t loss when I’m finding my name I rise for growth—I don’t stay small to make it safe I’m slowly growing into my best self And I won’t apologize for it [Outro] [Vocal: both soft, then one final belt together] (Both, soft) Slowly growing… (Both, belt) Into my best self! [End] [Vocal: breath + fade]

