Lyrics

If you’re reading this, I hope you know
I never meant to let the darkness grow
Tried to stand tall, through every night
But some wars end without a final fight

I wore a smile like a second skin
To hide the storm I held within
But every laugh, every breath I gave
Was a step I took to keep you safe

I walked through fire for those I love
Even when I had no strength left up above
And if my story ends too soon
Please don't forget the boy beneath the moon

Tell my brother that I laughed sometimes
Tell my sister I still see her light
Tell my mother that I never blamed
All the tears, all the pain, weren’t in vain
Tell my father I just needed peace
And that the silence finally set me free
If I ever fall, don’t cry too long
Just know I tried to hold on strong

There was a boy who dreamed like fire
But dreams burn out when the weight gets higher
I saw the best friend I loved fade away
And part of me died with him that day

But I kept walking, head held low
Wrote my pain into the coldest snow
Hoped someday the sun might shine
But I always feared I’d lose the climb

I gave my all to every fight
Even when I lost my will at night
And if I vanish with the rain
Just let my voice remain

Tell my brother that I laughed sometimes
Tell my sister I still see her light
Tell my mother that I never blamed
All the tears, all the pain, weren’t in vain
Tell my father I just needed peace
And that the silence finally set me free
If I ever fall, don’t cry too long
Just know I tried to hold on strong

I was the storm, I was the calm
I was the battle and the quiet song
If love could heal, I’d still be near
But sometimes hope just disappears

Tell the world I gave what I could
That I tried to be better than they thought I would
Tell my family I’ll always be
Right beside them in every memory
If I ever fall, please don’t forget
I smiled... with no regrets

My name was Max.
I loved with everything I had – even when I felt empty.
I fought for my little sister’s smile.
For my brother’s future.
For my parents' peace.
And even when the weight was too much...
I never stopped trying.
If you’re hearing this,
I hope you remember me as someone who gave it all.
I hope you know... I’m finally free.