Dawn Between the Dust

[Intro] twilight settles in the quiet room, a breath before the dawn [Verse 1] Dust on the window, memories slipping through the glass Footsteps echo down the hall of days that didn’t last The tired hands trace maps of roads I’m not sure I’ll take Yet in the stillness, a spark remains, a quiet ache awake [Pre-Chorus] If I can carry just a portion of the pain, I might learn to see The future waits beyond the shadow, calling softly to me [Chorus] I’m tired, but I won’t surrender to the night inside I’ll gather all the whispers, turn them into guiding light My steps may tremble, but the road begins with a vow To wake the dream I carry, and finally move somehow [Verse 2] The clock ticks like rain on a rooftop of memories fading slow I slip through slipping memories, watch them drift and go But in the hush I hear a promise growing clearer still A stubborn note of courage singing: I will climb that hill [Pre-Chorus] If I can bear the weight of yesterday, I’ll learn to rise The horizon writes my name in gold across the skies [Chorus] I’m tired, but I won’t surrender to the night inside I’ll gather all the whispers, turn them into guiding light My steps may tremble, but the road begins with a vow To wake the dream I carry, and finally move somehow [Bridge] Quiet evenings cradle thoughts I’ve kept so close to bone I count the stubborn seconds till I’m standing on my own a hopeful thread runs through the gray, a promise I can keep If I lean into the dawn, I’ll learn the strength to leap [Chorus] I’m tired, but I won’t surrender to the night inside I’ll gather all the whispers, turn them into guiding light My steps may tremble, but the road begins with a vow To wake the dream I carry, and finally move somehow [Outro] So I breathe, and I walk toward the brighter days I’m due With tired eyes but a steady heart, I’ll start anew