From Shadows to Light

Verse 1 - Raw Grief:
From the cradle's shaky hold, where tears first fell like rain,
Momma's arms wrapped tight around the ache, the hidden pain.
Years of whispers in the dark, chains that pulled me low,
Abuser's voice still echoes, "You'll never let me go."
Scraped knees turned to shattered dreams, nights I cried alone,
His control stole my fire, left me cold as stone.
But in your eyes, oh Momma dear, I see a different flame,
No threats, no falls, just steady love, calling out my name.

Chorus - Empowering Rise:
Oh, the bond that breaks the cycle, child to momma's heart,
Pulling me from trauma's grip, tearing chains apart.
No more raising up to crash me down, no sunshine stolen away,
In your embrace, I face the mad, turn grief to brighter day.
Unbreakable thread through storms of rage, healing what was torn,
From grandson's hand in Grandma's grasp, a new strength is born.

Verse 2:
Grandma's stories by the fire, raw truths she doesn't hide,
Of battles fought and scars that healed, with wisdom as her guide.
She builds me up without the break, no shadows in her light,
Whispers "You're worthy, child of mine, step out into the fight."
The anger boils beneath the tears, mad at years he stole,
But facing darkness hand in hand, mends the broken soul.
No more brainwashed lows that linger, no control to bind,
In family ties, I find my power, leave the hurt behind.

Bridge:
Sometimes the cries are fury's fire, not just sorrow's stream,
Mad he's gone before I screamed, or fixed the shattered dream.
But in this love, pure and raw, no games of up and down,
We rise above the intergenerational crown.
Let the tears fall, let the truth roar, in safe arms we confide,
Healing starts when we don't run, but stand side by side.

Outro - Empowered Close:
So here's to bonds that lift forever, momma, grandma, kin,
From the depths of grief and rage, where real light begins.
No more cycles stealing smiles, just freedom in our veins,
We break the chain, claim our peace, and dance through the rains.