Doorways and Dawn

[Intro] Memories whisper in the hallway Footsteps echo, heart trembles [Verse 1] Ma, your voice is loud in the quiet of dawn Saying, toney, don’t waste your fire on strength that’s worn If she’s got no respect, she’s not meant for you I hear your wisdom, but I’m torn between what’s true [Pre-Chorus] I’m learning to listen, but the road bends slow Some doors that seem closed are just lines in the snow [Chorus] Mama, I’m searching for a path that feels like home Daddy, I heard your order, but I’m not alone I’ll choose what lifts my heart, I’ll stand, I’ll grow I won’t waste my energy on what won’t let me glow [Verse 2] Dada you said toney change the door, rearrange the frame Little did I know you meant what’s not working for me to name I’m building a new doorway with my own hands Learning to listen, learning where I stand [Pre-Chorus] Some rules are weathered, some are dust and ash I’ll keep the ones that help me breathe, not crush [Chorus] Mama, I’m searching for a path that feels like home Daddy, I heard your order, but I’m not alone I’ll choose what lifts my heart, I’ll stand, I’ll grow I won’t waste my energy on what won’t let me glow [Bridge] If love is right, it won’t demand my light be small If respect remains, I’ll answer the call [Chorus] Mama, I’m searching for a path that feels like home Daddy, I hear you, but I’m not alone I’ll choose what lifts my heart, I’ll stand, I’ll grow I won’t waste my energy on what won’t let me glow [Outro] So I walk forward with a gentled roar Found my own doorway, I’m choosing more