Lyric

Another day, same walls around me

Smiles on my face, but it’s not the real me

I did what I had to, I played my role

Still feel something missing in my soul

I see the life that I wanted back then

Standing so close, but I’m not there yet

I’m not broken, I’m just awake

Knowing this comfort is what I must break

I’m not okay with standing still

There’s a fire I’m trying to keep concealed

I stumble, yeah, I almost fall

But quitting was never an option at all

I’m free, not yet—but I’m on my way

I feel it every time I choose to stay

I don’t love this place, but I won’t run blind

I’ll turn this weight into my climb

I’m free, the moment I decide

To fight for the man I see inside

Even shaking, I still believe

This isn’t the end of me

Some nights I doubt every step I take

Wonder if it’s too late to change my fate

But deep inside, I still want more

A better version than I was before

I don’t need fame, I don’t need praise

Just want to wake up proud someday

I’m tired of saying “maybe soon”

I want my future to feel like truth

I’m scared, but I won’t look away

Dreams don’t die just because they wait

I bend, I hurt, but I still stand

Trying to be who I said I am

I’m free, not yet—but I’m getting close

Every hard choice reminds me most

I don’t love this now, but I trust the fight

I’m building wings in the dead of night

I’m free, when I don’t give in

When I stay loud in a quiet skin

I fall, I rise, I still believe

This isn’t the end of me

If you feel stuck, you’re not alone

Every strong soul was once unknown

Hold that ache, don’t let it fade

It’s proof you’re meant for more than safe

I’m free, the day I don’t give up

When hope feels thin, but I hold on tough

This life can change, I swear it can

If I keep walking like I can

I’m free, not perfect, not there yet

But I won’t bury my regret

I choose the road I couldn’t see

This is the start of me