[Verse 1] I practice my entrance in the dark glass Chin set high, every doubt rehearsed I say my name like a closing argument As if the room must make me first I count the nods, I keep the score I call it proof, then ask for more If no one sees the crown I wear Was it ever really there? [Pre-Chorus] One voice says, take the whole room One says, why must they make room? One builds a throne from borrowed praise One asks what stays when it decays [Chorus] Is this confidence, or just a taller mask? Do I know my worth, or need you to ask? I can stand my ground without standing above I can want to be seen and still make room for love [Verse 2] I turn a simple no into a trial Dress every bruise in polished wit I make a joke before you find the tender place Then wonder why you never sit But when I finish talking, there you are Not a mirror, not a judge, not a star You have your own weather, your own name Not an audience to feed my flame [Pre-Chorus] One voice says, never show the seam One says, a seam is not a defeat One needs the last word every time One lets the quiet answer mine [Chorus] Is this confidence, or just a taller mask? Do I know my worth, or need you to ask? I can stand my ground without standing above I can want to be seen and still make room for love [Bridge] If I am strong, I can hear you If I am sure, I can be wrong I don't need to win the silence To know where I belong Let the praise come, let it pass me Let the hard truth reach my skin There is courage in the open hand There is room to let you in [Final Chorus] This is confidence; it doesn't need a throne I can name my gifts and leave your gifts your own I can take the lead and listen when you speak I don't have to be the tallest to be strong, or loud to be seen [Outro] No crown to guard, no role to play I know my worth—and yours can stay
