Vulnerable growth

(Verse 1) You stand there, walls built high, a fortress of your own Scared to let anyone in, afraid to be known You wear your armor tight, a mask across your face Fearful of the whispers, the judgment and the chase (Chorus) But growth, it doesn't bloom in shadows, it won't thrive in the dark It needs sunlight, it needs rain, it needs an open heart To crack the shell, to shed the skin, to let the tears flow free To feel the sting of vulnerability, to truly be (Verse 2) You hold your secrets close, a burden on your soul Afraid of the echoes, afraid of losing control You build your defenses, a barrier all around But walls that keep others out, also trap you, bound (Chorus) But growth, it doesn't bloom in shadows, it won't thrive in the dark It needs sunlight, it needs rain, it needs an open heart To crack the shell, to shed the skin, to let the tears flow free To feel the sting of vulnerability, to truly be (Bridge) It's scary, I know, to stand exposed, to let your defenses down But in the open, in the raw, is where your strength is found Embrace the broken pieces, the scars that mark the way For in vulnerability, you'll find a brighter day (Chorus) And growth, it doesn't bloom in shadows, it won't thrive in the dark It needs sunlight, it needs rain, it needs an open heart To crack the shell, to shed the skin, to let the tears flow free To feel the sting of vulnerability, to truly be (Outro) To truly be, to truly see, the beauty in the pain To rise above the fear, and let your spirit reign So breathe deep, let go, and step into the light For in vulnerability, you'll find your true flight.