One quiet night I broke the seal
I showed them all the way I truly feel
I couldn't hold the weight inside
With nowhere left for me to hide
My mother's tears began to fall
I felt the silence in the hall
I asked my father: Will you speak my name?
Or does my truth just bring you shame?

Oh, tell me now, does the pride remain?
Can you see me past the doubt and pain?
Don't be afraid to face the day
You don't have to turn and run away
The heart is strong, the soul is free
This is exactly who I'm meant to be

The ones I loved, they turned their backs
I felt my world begin to crack
It wasn't what they thought they knew
But I had nothing left to do
I'm miles away, I'm on my own
Just waiting by the silent phone
But in this life, I've found my grace
I've finally found my own true place

Though the wings are bent and slightly torn
A brand new spirit has been born
Time is a healer, it softens the sting
Wait for the joy that tomorrow will bring
So gather your courage, stand on your own
You're never truly, ever alone

Oh, tell me now, does the pride remain?
Can you see me past the doubt and pain?
Don't be afraid to face the day
You don't have to turn and run away
The heart is strong, the soul is free
This is exactly who I'm meant to be

Be brave, be strong, let it all unwind
Leave the shadows far behind
You are whole, you are light
It's gonna be, it's gonna be alright