Lyrics
When I was just a boy, hair blazing bright In a neighborhood where shadows breathe the night
It came to me, whispering sweet lies Grew up thinking darkness could wear a disguise
I liked the thrill, the rush of what came But behind the veil, nothing was the same
Caught in a game, I wanted to play A secret I carried, tucked far away
Fire in the shadows, haunting my soul Whispers of the past, taking their toll
But I'm not ashamed, I won't be defined Through the flames I rise, leaving the pain behind
At fourteen years old, night walk in the street Turned out in the ghetto, there was hundreds I'd meet
Burdened by a crown that I didn't choose to wear My heart held captive, but I learned to bear
He watched as I faltered, sold to a king In that concrete jungle where the dark hearts sing
I was just a kid, searching for a way But the nights were long, barely surviving the fray
Fire in the shadows, haunting my soul Whispers of the past, taking their toll
But I'm not ashamed, I won't be defined Through the flames I rise, leaving the pain behind
But in the depths of despair, I found my soul The strength in my spirit, oh it's where I belong
No more a ghost, trapped in unforgiving chains I reclaim my power, breaking free from the pain
Embrace the storm, learn to dance in the rain No longer a victim, I'm healing my brain
And when he went away, locked deep in a cell I filled the silence with stories I'd tell
About the boy I was, and the pain that could swallow But despite the shadows, I learned to stand tall
So let's raise our voices for those in the night Who navigate darkness, but dream of the light
Together we rise, united and strong For every broken story, we'll sing out our song
Fire in the shadows, haunting my soul Whispers of the past, taking their toll
But I'm not ashamed, I won't be defined Through the flames I rise, leaving the pain
So if you hear me now, know you're not alone In the fire of shadows, you too can find home
Embrace every scar, let the spirit roam free For the boy that was lost is now standing with me