One Year of Strength

[Intro]
One year gone, but the wound still feels fresh
Walking through shadows, trying to forget
Every lie, every tear, every broken vow
I found my voice, I’m finally saying now

[Verse 1]
It’s been a year since you walked out that door
Told me I was the problem, I couldn’t take anymore
Blame-shifting, gaslighting, twisting what’s real
Lost in your web of lies, I couldn’t even kneel

[Pre-Chorus]
But I’ve seen through the darkness, I’ve broken free
From the chains of your control, I’ve reclaimed me
No longer a victim, I stand tall and proud
Shouting to the silence, breaking through the cloud

[Chorus]
I am a survivor, a warrior’s song
From the depths of hell, I’ve fought all along
Proud to say I’ve survived your hell
A story of strength that I will tell

[Verse 2]
Your manipulations, your psychological war
Tried to reprogram my mind, locked behind a door
But clarity came with every tear that fell
Now I walk in sunlight, breaking every spell

[Pre-Chorus]
The coldest love, you turned into ice
Queen of control, I paid the price
But I’ve risen from the ashes, I claim my space
The pain has shaped me, gave me grace

[Chorus]
I am a survivor, a warrior’s song
From the depths of hell, I’ve fought all along
Proud to say I’ve survived your hell
A story of strength that I will tell

[Bridge]
Your words, your actions, they tried to define me
But I found my truth, I set myself free
Your mom’s attack, a bitter blow
But I stand resilient, I won’t go

[Outro]
So here’s my testimony, loud and clear
I am a male survivor, I’ve conquered fear
One year later, I own my story
A tale of hope, of pain, of glory

Soulful singer-songwriter, emotional ballad, acoustic guitar, piano, heartfelt vocals