The Realization

[Verse 1] Friday calls, "We need you!"—another trap Gave like a saint, was it ever a fair trade? Coffee buys, wiped tears, you only take Chasing shadows while you laugh in the light. [Chorus] Dancing in your games, played the loyal part Knives aimed at my heart, didn't see the start Truth hits like a beat, fast and so loud Not my fault, I'm just shedding the crowd. [Verse 2] Believed your sugar words, thought they were gold A pawn in your scene, my efforts unsold Did you care, or just put on your show? Curtain’s up, it's time for me to go. [Verse 3] Mirror reflections, now seeing the cost Of a friendship that’s lost, not a real loss Learned from the lies, the disguise falls away No longer your play, I'm winning today. [Chorus] No more pawns in your game, I know my worth From the ashes, watch me rebirth Stronger beats, my heart's found its sound Not my fault, I won't be bound. [Bridge] Winds of change, now I'm setting the sails Old tales fade, my spirit prevails Found my voice in the silence you left Strong, I rise, from the ashes, adept. [Verse 4] Steps echo on streets where shadows lingered Past's a whisper, my future's rendered Bright as day, real friends light my way No deceit, just love that stays. [Chorus] Freed from your chains, found my part Life's real, and this is just the start New rhythm beats, it's loud and proud It’s my life, and I’m no longer your crowd. [Verse 5] Shadows fall behind, ahead the light shines New day, my terms, my life redefines You're just a chapter, not my whole story Found my strength, in solitude, I claim my glory. [Chorus] Echoes of my past, not built to last I soar alone, free at last Stronger than before, closed that door On my stage, it's me they adore. [Outro] Here in the sunlight, I find my pace Joy in my heart, light on my face No more shadows, no more games I am free, and I reclaim my name. [END]