[Intro] [strummed acoustic guitar, bright electric guitar lead riff] [Verse 1] [acoustic guitar, light percussion] They say I look fearless like I've got no doubt But let me tell you that's not what it's about I've been shakin', breakin', scared to the bone But I learned to walk through the fire alone Fear's my shadow but it's not my chain I've made peace with the chaos, danced in the rain Every pause, every step, every tear I've shed I faced the fear but I move ahead [Chorus] [full band enters, driving drums, bass guitar] Fear ain't gonna stop me no, not today I'll feel it, I'll face it, I'll do it anyway Doubt's a whisper but my voice is loud I'll rise, I'll shine, I'll make myself proud [electric guitar fill] [Verse 2] [drums continue, acoustic guitar strumming] I've been stuck, I've been lost, thought I'd never move But even in silence I was finding my groove Years of waiting but they weren't in vain It's the struggle that sharpens, that rewires the brain I've been journaling, praying, meeting my pain Calling out demons, breaking the chains I told my inner child hey, it's your turn to play To mess up, to live, to learn [Chorus] [full energy, Hammond B3 organ pads] Fear ain't gonna stop me no, not today I'll feel it, I'll face it, I'll do it anyway Doubt's a whisper but my voice is loud I'll rise, I'll shine, I'll make myself proud [Bridge] [drums drop out, acoustic guitar and vocals only] I'm done waiting for the world to see I've got all the permission I'll ever need My worth's not tied to what they think It's mine, it's solid, it'll never sink [Chorus] [full band re-enters, high energy] So here I am, messy and free Created for the joy just for me No likes, no follows, no need for applause I'm here for my soul, I'm here for my cause Fear ain't gonna stop me no, not today I'll feel it, I'll face it, I'll do it anyway Doubt's a whisper but my voice is loud I'll rise, I'll shine, I'll make myself proud [Outro] [electric guitar soloing over rhythm section] So to you who feel stuck, who're scared to start Know the fear you feel is a sign of your heart Take the step, make the leap, let the world see You're braver than you think, you're wild, you're free Fear ain't gonna stop us no, not today We'll feel it, we'll face it, we'll do it anyway [final acoustic guitar strum, cymbal swell]
