Writing a New Chapter

I used to drown in every aching day,
Numb my nerves just to push the pain away.
I’d swear “this time I’ll stop” and then I’d fall,
Thought I was born to lose, once and for all.

Then one gray morning I was done with shame,
Sick of waking up and taking all the blame.
I muttered, “I just need to make it through tonight,”
Hanging on to one small thread of fight.

(Chorus triumphant)
I reached for help and let somebody in,
I’m proud of all the strength I’ve found within.
I talk it out instead of going numb,
I’m learning there’s a better me to become.

I started cutting loose the friends who used,
Stopped letting every craving be my excuse.
I shook and cried, but still I stayed awake,
Finding out my heart was hard, but wouldn’t break.

Now I can walk past what once pulled me in,
I feel the pull, but I don’t have to give in.
I talk it out instead of going numb,
I’m learning there’s a better me to become.

(Bridge emotional)
These days the mornings don’t feel like a fight,
I breathe deep air and step into the light.
My life’s a story, every year a chapter new,
I’m writing pages where the drugs don’t follow through.

(Chorus triumphant)
I reached for help and let somebody in,
I’m proud of all the strength I’ve found within.
I talk it out instead of going numb,
I’m learning there’s a better me to become.
I reached for help and let somebody in,
I’m proud of all the strength I’ve found within.
I talk it out instead of going numb,
I’m learning there’s a better me to become.

Indie Pop rock/swing 
Slowly buildup to chorus 
Then Medium to fast tempo 
Male singers