Teenage mind tangled and twisted, heavy like lead
Self-doubt thicker than a stoopid cement bed
Grown-up world lookin' crazy from my child spot
Bills and burdens stacking up, give me a thick knot
Used to hide behind books, dreamt of freedom flight
Now I'm lookin' at the real, broad daylight, fright
They say step up, girl, handle biz, quick wit
But I fumble, scared stiff, heart in pieces split
So many questions, insecurities I face
Mirror, mirror on the wall, outta place
Trapped in this in-between, feeling misplaced
But I'll gather strength, find my own pace
Gotta fake that confidence, walk like I own
Inner voice screaming, saying "You ain't grown
Momma's words echo, "Baby, take it slow
But time relentless, pushing against the flo'
Friendships fade, new roles to embrace
Smiling to conceal the fear taking space
Adulting's a game, no rules on the page
Wanna win, but I'm lost, stuck in a cage
Dreams big, but courage small, tension tight
One step forward, shadows block the light
Gotta find the fire, ignite my inner spark
Light up the night, emerge from the dark
Steppin' to the rhythm, dancing through the night
Breaking free from shadows, into the light
Proving 'em wrong with every move I make
Success is mine, no room for a mistake
So as the beat fades, remember this scene
I'm here to shine, living my dream
Steppin' to the rhythm, dancing through the night
Breaking free from shadows, into the light
Proving 'em wrong with every move I make
Success is mine, no room for a mistake
So as the beat fades, remember this scene
I'm here to shine, living my dream
Dancing through the night
Breaking free from shadows, into the light
Proving 'em wrong with every move I make
Success is mine, no room for a mistake
So as the beat fades, remember this scene
I'm here to shine, living my dream