Lyrics

"Out of the Grip"

(Verse 1)
I was sinking fast, stuck in that quicksand life
Telling myself I'm good, but drowning in the lie
Played the game too long, thinking I was slick
But the high only masked what was making me sick

Been running on fumes, lost in a smoke-filled haze
Thought I had control, but it was me who was played
I’ve seen too many crash, fade out without a trace
Lucky I crawled out, 'cause not everyone escapes

(Chorus)
I broke free from the grip, barely made it out alive
Came face to face with the end, but I didn’t die
Not everyone gets the chance to flip the script
I’m blessed, I’m breathing, yeah, I’m out of the grip
Fought through the fire, now I’m standing tall
Still healing every day, but I ain't gonna fall

(Verse 2)
I used to think I was untouchable, bulletproof
But the truth hit hard when I saw what it could do
Watched my people disappear, lost to the void
It could’ve been me, man, just another destroyed

But something snapped inside, yeah, I had to wake up
It took every ounce of strength just to give it up
I carry their faces, all the ones that couldn’t win
A walking reminder of the mess I was in

(Chorus)
I broke free from the grip, barely made it out alive
Came face to face with the end, but I didn’t die
Not everyone gets the chance to flip the script
I’m blessed, I’m breathing, yeah, I’m out of the grip
Fought through the fire, now I’m standing tall
Still healing every day, but I ain't gonna fall

(Bridge)
I saw rock bottom and I stared it in the face
Could’ve stayed down, could’ve lost the race
But I found a crack of light and I grabbed that spark
Now I’m here, living proof you can crawl out the dark

For the ones that didn’t make it, I carry your flame
Every step I take, I’m shouting your name
Yeah, we were all caught up, but I broke the chain
Still standing, still climbing, still feeling the pain

(Chorus - Extended)
I broke free from the grip, barely made it out alive
Came face to face with the end, but I didn’t die
Not everyone gets the chance to flip the script
I’m blessed, I’m breathing, yeah, I’m out of the grip
Fought through the fire, now I’m standing tall
Still healing every day, but I ain't gonna fall
I beat the odds, now I’m walking in the clear
It’s a hard road back, but I’m still right here

(Outro)
Yeah, I’m out of the grip, no chains on me
Still healing, still real, but now I’m free


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This version uses more modern-day slang and metaphors like “quickstand life,” “flip the script,” and “the grip,” making it relatable to younger listeners. It balances a conversational tone with emotional weight, keeping the message clear without overcomplicating the language. The extended chorus and bridge allow for more musical flow, ensuring the song has the right length while keeping that raw, real feel.