Head Up High

[Verse 1] You came in fast Sweet like a rush Wrapped me in gold Then turned to dust Said all the right lines Knew what I missed Now your name sits Like a bruise on my wrist [Pre-Chorus] But I saw the cracks Under your shine I was not born To stay behind I lost my peace Not my name I took that hurt And I made a flame [Chorus] I hold my head up high (I hold my head up high) You left, I still survive (I still survive) Took my heart, took your time You can’t take what is mine I hold my head up high (I hold my head up high) [Verse 2] I swept the floor Of your empty words Cut every rope That I let you serve I washed the shame Right off my skin What you walked out on I built back in [Pre-Chorus] Now I see clear What I deserve Real steady hands And a kinder world You lit the match Then ran from the fire I turned that loss Into my power [Chorus] I hold my head up high (I hold my head up high) You left, I still survive (I still survive) Took my heart, took your time You can’t take what is mine I hold my head up high (I hold my head up high) [Bridge] Let the door slam shut Let it shake the room I’ve cried my last sad song I’m done making room For half-built promises And borrowed grace I learned my worth When I found my face [Final Chorus] I hold my head up high (I hold my head up high) You left, I still survive (I still survive) Took my heart, took your time You can’t take what is mine I hold my head up high (I hold my head up high) I’m strong enough I’m strong enough I hold my head up high (I hold my head up high)