Mmm
When the lights fade
When the noise stops
What remains?
You can climb the ladder
Touch the stars and own the sky
You can gather every trophy
Watch the world stand by your side
But when the stage is empty
And the applause becomes a ghost
You start to realize greatness
Isn't made from pride or boast
'Cause the richest soul
Ain't the one with gold
It's the one who learns to love
More than they're told
In the end
All you have is who you are inside
Not the fame, not the praise
Not the numbers or the rise
In the end
When the curtain falls and silence speaks
It's your heart, your truth, your character
That tells the world who you've been
In the end
Some chase validation
Some run from being small
Some wear crowns of insecurity
Trying hard to stand tall
But kindness leaves a legacy
Integrity never fades
And love the quiet kind of love
Outlives every accolade
So let the world be loud
Background: And your spirit be still
Let purpose lead your steps
Not ego, fame, or thrill
In the end
All you have is who you are inside
Not the life you tried to prove
Not the mask you wore with pride
In the end
When everything returns to dust
It's the love you gave, the truth you lived
That tells the story of your life
In the end
When your hands can no longer build
When your voice no longer charms
When the world no longer looks your way
Will your soul be proud of who you became?
Will your spirit stand knowing
You lived gently
You lived honestly
You lived with meaning?
In the end
All you have is who you are inside
So let your goodness be your crown
Let compassion be your guide
In the end
When the last chapter finally closes
May your soul stand tall
Not for what you owned
But for what you gave
Because titles fade
Praise disappears
But character
Remains
In the end
