Rising from the Quiet

[Intro] Whispers fade into daylight, I stand a little taller today The weight I carry learns to glow, in every breath I find a way [Verse 1] I walked through shadows, counted scars like stars on a broken sky Each memory a melody of pain, but I learned to listen to my why I speak for those who trembled, who kept their truth when fear was loud I lift the quiet into voices strong, and wear my courage like a crown [Chorus] I rise from the ashes, not to erase what came before I claim my story, I’m not afraid to open every door Healing isn’t fragile, it’s fierce and it’s true I fight for justice, and I’m learning to forgive I won’t forget, but I’ll live with hope anew [Verse 2] Small steps turn to steady strides, I pace the road with careful grace Survivors gather, hearts entwined, we lift one another to our place There’s power in the truth we tell, in boundaries drawn to keep us safe In every act of mercy, in every brave, unmasked face [Pre-Chorus] Justice feels like mercy when it finally arrives Restoration blooms where courage chooses to thrive [Chorus] I rise from the ashes, not to erase what came before I claim my story, I’m not afraid to open every door Healing isn’t fragile, it’s fierce and it’s true I fight for justice, and I’m learning to forgive I won’t forget, but I’ll live with hope anew [Bridge] If the night returns, I’ll stand in the dark with light we’ve earned Tamers of doubt, we keep our promises, the fires of healing burn [Chorus] I rise from the ashes, not to erase what came before I claim my story, I’m not afraid to open every door Healing isn’t fragile, it’s fierce and it’s true I fight for justice, and I’m learning to forgive I won’t forget, but I’ll live with hope anew [Outro] So here I am, a chapter turning, with strength I never knew I owned Forward toward a future built with grace, a louder, safer home