Intro

(Instrumental – gritty guitars, steady build)

Verse 1

Tried walking through the static, couldn’t hear myself think

Flashing signs and empty eyes, all pulling me to the brink

Dark alleys ain’t my place to be

That noise never felt like home to me

I could feel the pressure stacking high

Like I was shrinking just to stay alive

Pre-Chorus

No big plan, just showed up each day

Didn't know much, but I stayed

Chorus

It all looked simple from the start

Thought I’d fly, but I fell hard

Didn’t know the rules, just stayed in the fight

Now I sleep clean and breathe at night

Pulled myself through every doubt

Now I’m living the life I used to talk about

Verse 2

I threw out advice from people who quit

Got real quiet, sat with my grit

Couldn’t fake peace, so I built it slow

Every no just helped me grow

No more chasing what don’t last

I’ve got today, and I’ve got the gas

Pre-Chorus

I didn’t climb — I just refused to stop

Even on days I barely got up

Chorus

It all looked simple from the start

Thought I’d fly, but I fell hard

Didn’t know the rules, just stayed in the fight

Now I sleep clean and breathe at night

Pulled myself through every doubt

Now I’m living the life I used to talk about

Bridge

There were mornings I stared at the ceiling

Not sad — just nothing, no feeling

But I got up, even if slow

And kept moving with nowhere to go

Final Chorus

No shortcuts, no guarantees

Just time and getting back on my feet

Didn’t know the rules, just stayed in the fight

Now I sleep clean and breathe at night

Outro

Dark alleys ain’t where I belong

But I walked through, and now I’m strong

No spotlight, no big parade

Just me, the road — and I'm okay

(fade)