Guess I said my piece— no need to say it twice, Still we smiled like nothing, ever cracked between the lines. Guess we both knew what silence really meant— Some stories fade before they even begin. But that’s okay— not every light stays lit, Some things are better left than forced to fit. No, I don’t need to run—don’t need to chase~, You had your time and I had my grace. I’m still standing where ashes flew, I’m breathing fine — without you. I’d rather walk alone— than beg you to stay, I’d rather lose the dream— than lose my way. I’d rather keep my truth— than twist for two, I’m still alive— and that’s good enough too. You said be careful— I said I’ve learned to be, You’ll fade like echoes down a distant street, And I’ll hum the tune— but I won’t repeat. Do you ever think of me when it rains? I don’t— not really, I’ve done my crying, done my healing. I don’t need to run—don’t need to chase, You had your time and, I had my grace. I’m still here—and with a better view, And every breath feels brand new. I’d rather walk alone— than beg you to stay, I’d rather lose the dream— than lose my way. I’d rather keep my truth— than twist for two, I’m still alive— and that’s good enough too. Got no bitterness left to hide behind, Just quiet songs and peace of mind. I’m not walking back—not breaking through, I’ve found myself — without you. Mmm... I’ve done my crying, Mmm... I’m still alive, Mmm... I found my way through— through the pain, through the truth. I’d rather walk alone— than beg you to stay, I’d rather lose the dream— than lose my way. I’d rather keep my truth— than twist for two, I’m still alive— and that’s good enough too. I don’t need to prove what love means, I’ve done my part, I’ve paid it true. I never asked for perfect, just something real — Now I’m standing whole… And without you. The silence doesn’t ache like it used to, The air feels lighter without the weight of you. I may walk alone but, I don’t feel lost— I’ve made my peace with the cost. So here’s to what was, and what never grew— I’m standing whole… without you.
