I used to wait for permission.
To speak.
To shine.
But today?
Today, I give it to myself.
Open road, heart in hand
Tired of asking, now I stand
Used to whisper, now I sing
I found my voice in everything
I’m not scared to feel it all
Highs and lows, I take the fall
Every bruise and every scar
Built the girl who got this far
I’m not waiting, I’m arriving
Fire in my chest, and I’m thriving
Can’t dim a soul like mine
Watch me blaze and redefine
I don’t need a spotlight cue
I bring the sun wherever I move
Even storms can’t take my flame
This wild heart won’t be tamed
Let them try to pull me down
I’ve got roots deep in this ground
Every crack just lets me grow
Now I shine, and it shows
I’m not waiting, I’m arriving
Fire in my chest, and I’m thriving
Can’t dim a soul like mine
Watch me blaze and redefine
They said, “Calm down,” I said, “Why?”
Dreams don’t bloom when locked inside
So I broke the frame, tore the script
Now I’m the spark they can’t eclipse
I’m not waiting, I’m arriving
Sky’s not high it’s inviting
No fear, just fight and shine
I’m alive, and the world is mine
