Overcoming the Shadows
2Pac

Intro:
Yeah, uh, we all got our struggles,
I feel you, just know you ain't alone,

(Verse 1)
Wakin' up stressed, heart heavy on my chest,
Lookin' in the mirror, wonderin' if I’m less,
Fears in the shadows, they lurk all around,
Tryna find my voice, but it feels like I’m bound.

Crowds so loud, it’s a deafening sound,
Face of anxiety, feelin’ like I’m drown,
Every little glance feels like judgment's a game,
Got me second guessin', but it’s all in my brain.

(Chorus)
Gotta rise, break the chains, it’s time to be free,
Facing all my demons, they won’t get the best of me,
Breathe deep, take a step, gotta leave the dark,
It’s a journey for the brave, just ignite the spark.

{Instrumental Break}

(Verse 2)
Thoughts racing fast, it’s a dizzying fight,
Searching for a way to turn wrong into right,
Speak my mind, but the words never flow,
Feeling like a ghost, just a shadow in the show.

But I got visions, dreams I wanna chase,
No more hiding away, it’s time to embrace,
Every single flaw, every piece of pain,
They shaped who I am, and that ain’t in vain.

(Chorus)
Gotta rise, break the chains, it’s time to be free,
Facing all my demons, they won’t get the best of me,
Breathe deep, take a step, gotta leave the dark,
It’s a journey for the brave, just ignite the spark.

(Bridge)
So I lift my head high, no more feeling small,
Every stumble I take, makes me stronger after all,
Support from my people, lends me the strength,
Together we can conquer, go the distance and length.

{Instrumental Break}

(Verse 3)
Keep the faith alive, let the music flow,
With every beat, I’m breaking down the walls that I know,
Building up my courage, like a fire inside,
One step at a time, on this life, I will ride.

(Outro)
Yeah, it's a battle, but I’m ready to fight,
Chasin' down my dreams, walkin’ into the light,
Together we can heal, break the cycle, stay true,
Overcoming the shadows, it starts with me and you.