In the beginning, the world felt wide

[Verse 1]
In the beginning, the world felt wide
Running through the fields with stars in my eyes
Laughter came easy, no weight on my chest
Every day's sunshine, no need to rest

[Pre-Chorus]
But time didn’t wait, and dreams hit the wall
I learned how to stand, after the fall

[Chorus]
As I grew, the sky got darker
Steps got heavy, heart grew harder
What once was simple turned into fights
Chasing the day, losing the night
But still I stand, still I move
Even when there's nothing to prove
Life got harder — yeah, that's true
But so did I… as I grew

[Verse 2]
Years go by, and I’ve made some peace
Learned to let go, found some release
These days are softer, I breathe more slow
But deep inside, there's more I know

[Pre-Chorus]
‘Cause even when the pain lets go
I still dream of a freer road

[Chorus 2]
Now it’s easier — less to carry
But I still wish the skies were airy
Still wish my soul could just run free
No weight, no walls, no history
But here I am, doing my best
Learning how to find some rest
Life’s not perfect — never was true
But I’ve come far… as I grew

[Bridge]
And I won’t lie, I still fall
But I don’t break like I did at all
Every scar, every night
Built the fire I hold inside

[Final Chorus]
As I grew, the storm got quieter
Found some peace, became a fighter
Still wish for ease, still wish for light
But I’ve learned to walk through any night
So I rise, and I choose
To be proud of these worn shoes
Life got real — but so did I
As I grew...
As I grew