Pride in the Shadows

You never gave the love I craved, left me Searching, lost, and betrayed I found my solace in those who cared, friends Who saw the pain I bared You tried to isolate, to tear me apart, but they Saw the truth in my quiet heart Their strength exposed your fragile guise, they Stood with me, they saw through your lies You never loved me, never took the time, to see My heart, my uphill climb But I found my worth, I claimed my name, I'll Rise above your silent shame With every step, I prove my place, a life of pride You can't erase You never noticed my goals I'd achieve, focused on Control, what you could deceive While you ignored, I built my own way, a life Of purpose you can't take away My friends saw through the games you played The control, the fear, the love you delayed They gave me strength to stand and fight, to build A world of my own light (You never loved me, never took the time) You never loved me, never took the time, to see my Heart, my uphill climb But I found my worth, I claimed my name, I'll rise Above your silent shame With every step, I prove my place, a life of pride You can't erase I've learned to love what you denied, to find my Strength where shadows hide You can't erase the roads I've paved; I've built myself From the love I saved Your silence fueled the fire I need, to break the chains And plant my seed This life I've forged is mine to keep, your judgement Fades, your powers weak You never loved me, never took the time, to see My heart, my uphill climb But I found my worth, I claimed my name, I'll rise Above your silent shame With every step, I prove my place, a life of pride you Can't erase I've learned to stand, to hold my ground, to find The love you never found Your judgment's gone, your power fades, I'll live My life, unafraid I've learned to love what you denied, to find my Strength where shadows hide.