Music by Jerry Hui, Lyrics by Artemis Steakley-Freeman

I know I've said my share.
I've had my dose of knowing when to be silent
But my shadow says more than words
and footsteps more than quiet reflection.

I need more than secrets in my eyes and questions in my head.
I need more than voices from the outside.
I need clarity. I need security. I need love.
But not from you, or mother, brother or lover.

My voice is rising from my veins.
I know that I'm worth more than you are saying.
I swear to you, I will be more than words.
In coming days, I will fly

and steal the word beautiful from library books
and steal back the life that's been written.
I will conquer the words to express to you
That I know my words will all be true.
The voices that shape this life I've been given
will no longer be telling me lies. My voice will be heard to the edge of the skies

My body will write its own story
And cradle the story I write.
I know that my voice is coming
To conquer my fears of this night

I will not be left in silence
I will not measured by your voice.
No measure enough can contain my perfection
This body is my choice

I know I've said my share
But this story is not done being written.
I am more than words unsaid.
And the reflections in my head
This is my voice.

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