POP MUSIC. Song: Long Became Myself.

Standing silent in the space between
Who I was and who I'm meant to be
Breathing barely, heart beats hesitant
But something's stirring deep inside of me

Always been the quiet one
Keeping colors tucked away
Painted pictures perfect for everyone
But forgot my own display

Mirror showed a stranger's face
Someone scripted, someone small
Breaking barriers, breaking pace
Finding strength to stand up tall

All these walls I built around
Crumbling down, piece by piece
What was lost can now be found
I'm becoming myself
Shedding skin that never fit
Becoming myself
Every breakthrough, every bit
No more hiding in the shell
That society designed
I'm becoming myself
And I'm finally feeling alive

Used to dance to others' drums
Bending, blending, disappearing
Now my own rhythm comes
Crystal clear and crystal rearing

Fearful footsteps turned to strides
Whispered words became my roar
Truth and trust now be my guides
Opening up each sacred door

All these walls I built around
Crumbling down, piece by piece
What was lost can now be found
Setting my authentic self free

I'm becoming myself
Shedding skin that never fit
Becoming myself
Every breakthrough, every bit
No more hiding in the shell
That society designed
I'm becoming myself
And I'm finally feeling alive

Every scar tells a story
Every tear taught me to grow
Every moment of glory
Started with learning to let go
Let go, let go, let go

Rising up from ashes and doubt
Finding my voice, singing it loud
Breaking chains, breaking out
Standing strong, standing proud

Seasons changed and so did I
Autumn leaves of old beliefs
Falling down, I learned to fly
Finding joy in sweet relief

Friends who loved the mask I wore
Slowly faded from my sight
But the ones worth fighting for
Stayed to celebrate my light

I'm becoming myself
Shedding skin that never fit
Becoming myself
Every breakthrough, every bit
No more hiding in the shell
That society designed
I'm becoming myself
And I'm finally feeling alive

Mistakes became my mentors now
Teaching lessons, paving ways
Every stumble showed me how
To rise stronger through the maze

Love looks different when it's real
Not the version I performed
Now I know how good it feels
Future's bright and blazing wide
With possibilities untamed
Walking forward with my pride
No longer hiding, no more shame

I'm becoming myself
Shedding skin that never fit
Becoming myself
Every breakthrough, every bit
No more hiding in the shell
That society designed
I'm becoming myself
And I'm finally feeling alive

Standing strong in the space between
Who I was and who I'll always be
Breathing freely, heart beats confident
This is who I'm meant to be
Becoming myself
Becoming myself
Finally, I'm becoming myself