Title: “Harder to Breathe (Other Side)”
Verse 1
3 a.m., city lights flicker like doubt
Every dream feels loud but my voice won’t come out
Running in circles, chasing who I should be
Every step forward feels heavy on me
Bills on the table, hope on delay
Smile for the world while I’m breaking inside
I swear I’ve been trying, I swear I believe
But the weight of it all is crushing my chest
Pre-Chorus
I’ve been holding my breath too long
Waiting for the night to pass
If I fall, I fall forward
I won’t fade into the past
Chorus
It’s getting harder to breathe
But I can see myself on the other side
Through the cracks in the dark
There’s a fire still alive
I’m on my knees, but I’m not giving up tonight
It’s getting harder to breathe
But I can see myself on the other side
Drop (Post-Chorus Hook)
Hands up — don’t let go
If you feel lost, you’re not alone
Hold on — feel the light
We’re gonna make it through the night
Verse 2
Everybody says “just trust the time”
But time don’t heal when you’re stuck in your mind
I’ve worn the scars, I’ve swallowed the pain
Still dancing in the rain like I’m okay
Shadows whisper I’ll never break free
But I’m done letting fear speak for me
If this is the moment I learn to fight
Then this is the moment I change my life
Pre-Chorus
I’ve been holding my breath too long
Waiting for a sign to show
If this storm is the lesson
Then I’m ready to grow
Chorus
It’s getting harder to breathe
But I can see myself on the other side
Through the cracks in the dark
There’s a more