Lyrics
Verse 1:
Born into a world of camouflage and duty,
A child's heart yearning for stability,
Navigating the labyrinth of identity,
Seeking acceptance, longing to be truly free.
Chorus:
Through the trials and the pain,
I'll rise, I'll break these chains,
Embracing my truth, my power within,
I'll stand tall, let my journey begin.
Verse 2:
Adolescence, a battlefield of taunts and jeers,
Conformity's pressure, suffocating my fears,
But I refuse to let them define my worth,
I'll shatter these norms, and embrace my rebirth.
Rap Break:
Substance and shadows, once consumed my soul,
Legal woes and darkness, took their toll,
But I fought through the depths, reclaimed my life,
Education and service, my guiding light.
Mental health, a struggle I couldn't ignore,
Emotional wounds, cut me to the core,
But I learned to heal, to love myself once more,
Unapologetically me, that's what I stand for.
Chorus:
Through the trials and the pain,
I'll rise, I'll break these chains,
Embracing my truth, my power within,
I'll stand tall, let my journey begin.
Bridge:
The path to self-love, a winding road,
But I'll walk it proudly, carry my own load,
Advocating for myself, no matter the cost,
I've found my purpose, no longer lost.
Key Change:
As the saxophone crescendos, the strings swell with might,
My spirit soars, embracing the light,
The power of my story, the strength of my soul,
I'll rise above, I'm in control.
Chorus:
Through the trials and the pain,
I'll rise, I'll break these chains,
Embracing my truth, my power within,
I'll stand tall, let my journey begin.
Outro:
No longer bound by society's cage,
I'll write my own story, turn the page,
Empowered and strong, I'll face each day,
Authentically me, that's the only way.
Outro:
No longer bound by society's cage,
I'll write my own story, turn the page,
Empowered and strong, I'll face each day,
Authentically me, that's the only way.