Early mornings, sun barely crept Another shadow where happiness slept Cracked walls echoed silent screams Living through nightmares, chasing broken dreams Felt the chill winds, whispered doubt Just a kid trying to figure it out Fists clenched tight, heart a heavy stone In a house full of people, felt so alone But I broke the chains, threw off the weight Learned to forgive, sealed my own fate From the ashes, a phoenix takes flight Turning dark memories into guiding light Every bruise, every tear, a lesson learned From the pain, a stronger spirit burned Saw the struggle, the fear in their eyes Watched hope fade under clouded skies No soft words, just critical tones Felt the sharp edges right down to my bones Built my own shield, a mental defense Against the chaos, making little sense Locked away feelings, deep inside my core Promised myself I'd ask for nothing more But I broke the chains, threw off the weight Learned to forgive, sealed my own fate From the ashes, a phoenix takes flight Turning dark memories into guiding light Every bruise, every tear, a lesson learned From the pain, a stronger spirit burned It ain't easy letting go of the past Shadows linger, memories that last But holding on just keeps you bound True freedom's found when you turn it around Found my voice, found my peace, found my way Chasing the sunlight, day after day Yeah, I broke the chains, threw off the weight Learned to forgive, sealed my own fate From the ashes, a phoenix takes flight Turning dark