Becoming My Own Sunrise

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I kept the old key from the apartment door Though that room was gone by spring A paper list of bills beside the sink And a borrowed coat for the cold [Pre-Chorus] Every small defeat knew my name Still I rose and signed my name again [Chorus] I am more than the weight I carried More than the doors that closed With these tired hands, I built tomorrow From every piece I broke If the road keeps turning against me I’ll learn the shape of the climb I’m not waiting for a rescue I’m becoming my own sunrise [Verse 2] I took the late shift, learned a different trade Saved coins in a coffee tin Called my sister from the bus stop bench Said, “I’m not finished yet” [Pre-Chorus] There were days I could barely stand But I found a pulse beneath the sand [Chorus] I am more than the weight I carried More than the doors that closed With these tired hands, I built tomorrow From every piece I broke If the road keeps turning against me I’ll learn the shape of the climb I’m not waiting for a rescue I’m becoming my own sunrise [Bridge] Let the doubt speak loud, let it spend its breath I have crossed worse lines than this One more step, one honest breath One more chance I refuse to miss [Final Chorus] I am more than the weight I carried More than the doors that closed With these open hands, I hold tomorrow And everything I know If the road keeps turning against me I’ll meet it stride for stride I’m not waiting for a rescue I’m becoming my own sunrise I’m becoming my own sunrise [Outro] The key is warm inside my hand And I know where I’m going now