Quiet Fire

[Verse 1] The floor is cold beneath my feet, a hollow echo in the air A single candle flickers, casting shadows on the wall, so bare The silence hums with old regrets, like rain against the pane A whispered doubt, a silent plea: 'You're not enough, you're not the same' I trace the cracks upon the glass, where memories once shone A photograph half-burned, a love now left alone The rhythm stutters, slow and low, a pulse of fear and dread A fragile hope, a whispered prayer: 'Is this the way I'm led?' But then a shift, a sudden spark, a line of light so bright It cuts through all the tangled dark, ignites a sudden light [Pre-Chorus] The beat begins to rise, a steady, growing sound A rhythm born of strength, not noise, not fear, but found Each step I take, a war fought through, each breath a fragile fight But now the silence starts to fade, and I reclaim the light [Chorus] I am the fire I’ve been waiting for The spark that turns the night to dawn Not loud, not bold, but steady, sure A quiet strength carries me along [Verse 2] The room grows warm with courage, the shadows bow to morning light I speak the truth aloud at last, and let the honest breath take flight The doubt dissolves like mist away, replaced by a steadier soul I walk the broken pieces down, and mend the parts that make me whole [Pre-Chorus] The beat keeps rising, louder still, a rhythm fought and won A chorus built from scars and wounds, now shining like the sun Each breath grows firmer, every step more right, I own my right to be The quiet power blooms inside of me, from quiet into free [Chorus] I am the fire I’ve been waiting for The spark that turns the night to dawn Not loud, not bold, but steady, sure A quiet strength carries me along [Bridge] If fear returns, I’ll greet it with a patient, steady smile Let it rattle, I’ll answer with a measured, hopeful mile Every quiet courage adds a flame, one ember more to light the way Till dawn arrives in full embrace and night gives way to day [Chorus] I am the fire I’ve been waiting for The spark that turns the night to dawn Not loud, not bold, but steady, sure A quiet strength carries me along [Outro] So let the world hear softly spoken fire, a whisper turning bright I step into the warm glow of morning, ready for the fight