Unspoken Heartbeats

[Intro] Soft as rain, I held my breath too long In the hush, the shadows sang along [Verse 1] I wore my quiet like a shield of dust and ache Speaking in fragments, I learned how to be awake Secrets tucked where the light won’t dare to go Learning to breathe out the weight I never showed [Pre-Chorus] If words could bend the night, I’d let them fall Piece by piece, I’m building a hopeful wall [Chorus] I’m finally saying what I’ve kept inside Letting the storm out, no longer defense denied Heartbeats rise like lanterns in the dark Voice becoming a map of where I am [Verse 2] Through the years I carried winded prayers unsent Walls cracked open by the mercy of intent The ache I named only in the quiet dawn Turns to a whisper I can bear to own [Pre-Chorus] If courage grows from thunder, here I stand A steady pulse beneath the shaking hand [Chorus] I’m finally saying what I’ve kept inside Letting the storm out, no longer defense denied Heartbeats rise like lanterns in the dark Voice becoming a map of where I am [Bridge] This release is gravity against the night I speak the truth and let the pieces light All the withheld words lift up like sails I’m free to be honest, even if it ails [Chorus] I’m finally saying what I’ve kept inside Letting the storm out, no longer defense denied Heartbeats rise like lanterns in the dark Voice becoming a map of where I am [Outro] Whisper turns to roar, and I am here Quiet strength blooming, finally clear