Version A — Straight Rap Delivery [Verse 1] Three years old, the door slammed shut, a memory in my mind Momma left with sister, a piece of me behind Dad was a ghost, a fleeting shade, a presence barely known Passed around like baggage, never truly my own [Pre-Chorus] Unwanted echoes in every hall, a whisper in the air Didn't fit anywhere at all, just a burden to bear Bruises hidden, a silent plea, for siblings not to feel Blaming myself for all I'd see, a wound that wouldn't heal [Chorus] Little hands, a weary heart, learning to survive Teaching myself to play the part, just to stay alive Each new house, a stranger's gaze, searching for a place Lost within a lonely maze, trying to keep my pace [Pre-Chorus] Unwanted echoes in every hall, a whisper in the air Didn't fit anywhere at all, just a burden to bear Bruises hidden, a silent plea, for siblings not to feel Blaming myself for all I'd see, a wound that wouldn't heal [Verse 2] The pain I carried, heavy chains, weighing on my soul But something shifted, through the rains, I started to take control No more silence, no more blame, the past began to fade Whispering my forgotten name, a new path I have made [Chorus] Unwanted echoes in every hall, they're fading in the air Found my place, standing tall, no longer a burden to bear The bruises healed, I found my voice, no longer just a plea Taking control, I made my choice, finally setting me free [Bridge] Letting go, the pain released, a new dawn in my sight Finally finding