Self-Lit

I don’t need a mirror to see my shine Drippin’ stardust, I redefine I wear my scars like velvet threads Woven deep in dreams I bled Mirror cracked, but I still glow Sunrise in me, movin’ slow Truth ain’t loud, it’s in my veins Light inside, I broke those chains World tryna paint me black and blue But I bloom in every hue They tried to fold me like paper dolls But I’m a fire they can’t recall Flicker faint, then burn so tall Can’t box a soul that hears the call I’m self-lit, heat in my veins Rise up, breakin’ every chain Don’t dim, I blaze too bright This flame was born to light I’m self-lit, can’t be contained Glow wild, dance in the rain No crown, no throne, no ring I shine – it’s just my thing I plant my fears like tiny seeds They rise as trees from silent pleas Moonlight bruises on my skin Turn to armor made within This ain’t ego, it’s survival My self-worth ain’t on trial I sip storms like morning tea My flaws? My finest tapestry I’m self-lit, heat in my veins Rise up, breakin’ every chain Don’t dim, I blaze too bright This flame was born to light I’m self-lit, can’t be contained Glow wild, dance in the rain No crown, no throne, no ring I shine – it’s just my thing Not a treasure to be found, I’m a map Whole galaxy tucked in my lap Let the silence be my song Been self-lit all along I’m self-lit, heat in my veins Rise up, breakin’ every chain Don’t dim, I blaze too bright This flame was born to light I’m self-lit, can’t be contained Glow wild, dance in the rain No crown, no throne, no ring I shine – it’s just my thing