Morning light cuts through the blinds

Same city, different state of mind

Coffee cold, but my hands are warm

I’ve been here, I’ve been worn

Every mirror asks my name

Every answer sounds the same

I don’t look back, I don’t rewind

I just leave another version behind

I learned the cost of standing still

I learned the weight of saying “I will”

Every promise I almost broke

Still breathing through the smoke

I don’t need applause to stay

I don’t need crowds to feel okay

If I walk alone tonight

I still know I’m moving right

Step by step, heart in sync

Every doubt makes me think

But I don’t drown in second-guessing

I move with quiet intention

I don’t need fast, I need true

Every step feels overdue

I don’t shine just to be seen

I shine when I believe

Hold on, feel this moment

Everything I was led to this

Hold on, don’t let go

This is mine, I know

I’ve been patient, I’ve been low

I’ve been ready longer than you know

Every “wait” carved out my spine

Now my timing feels divine

They chase noise, they chase light

I chase sleep after long fights

I don’t burn for yesterday

I build something that stays

Every scar still calls my name

But I thank it all the same

It taught my hands how not to shake

It taught my heart how much I can take

I don’t need fast, I need true

Every step feels overdue

I don’t shine just to be seen

I shine when I believe

Hold on, feel this moment

Everything I was led to this

Hold on, don’t let go

This is mine, I know

Bridge

If this is fear, let it stay

I won’t let it lead my way

If this is doubt, let it speak

I’m still stronger every week

Final

Hold on

I’m already here

Hold on

This is mine