Patterned Pride

[Intro] Neon lights, a brave reflection in the pane A scarf with patterns like a map of my lane [Verse 1] I walk the street with a story sewn in my grin A beard like a banner, bold at the edge of skin Each loop and line a sentence I’m shouting to the night I own my stride, I own my glare, I own my light [Pre-Chorus] No mirror can tame the blaze inside my chest I choose the colors that let my truth outdress the rest [Chorus] I am the spark in a crowd of standard shades A fearless chord that never fades Dressed in courage, stitched with pride Embrace the you you hide inside [Verse 2] Patterns whisper of journeys I’ve traveled and won Male and proud, yet free to choose who I’m becoming The scarf tells a tale of places I’ve seen Of flaws turned to fire, of all the in-betweens [Pre-Chorus] Let the whispers fade and the doubts be released I wear my quirks like medals, strong and never ceased [Chorus] I am the spark in a crowd of standard shades A fearless chord that never fades Dressed in courage, stitched with pride Embrace the you you hide inside [Bridge] Step out, step up, let your colors cascade Every scar and feature deserves a parade [Chorus] I am the spark in a crowd of standard shades A fearless chord that never fades Dressed in courage, stitched with pride Embrace the you you hide inside [Outro] Keep your head high, let your true self reside Carry the emblem of you, far and wide