From the Ashes

I've lost friends to fate and flames
Whispers turned to empty names
Grief cut deep, love slipped away
But I still showed up every day
Smiles from those who hoped I'd break
Jealous eyes behind handshakes
They watched it all, but never stayed
Just quiet cheers and loud charades
But every crack just let light in
And every fall became my win
From the ashes, I rise bold
Turned the hurt into pure gold
Through heartbreak, loss, and every lie
I found the wings I once denied
This is my voice, this is my flame
They can't erase my earned name
From the ashes, I found me
And I'm exactly who I'm meant to be
I loved someone I couldn't keep
But some goodbyes still run too deep
The right heart, the wrong time
Left me learning how to shine
I gave my trust to those who used
But I came back, never bruised
What they stole, I got back more
Built a fire they can't ignore
From the ashes, I rise bold
Turned the hurt into pure gold
Through heartbreak, loss, and every lie
I found the wings I once denied
This is my voice, this is my flame
They can't erase my earned name
From the ashes, I found me
And I'm exactly who I'm meant to be
I've buried dreams, I've said goodbye
Held it in while screaming, why?
But through the silence, through the pain
I found my strength - I found my name
From the ashes, I claimed my light
And I'm still standing burning bright and bright
From the ashes, I came alive
I came alive