I Am Enough 9

[Verse 1 Melody climbs a little, voice carries a tone of wistful observation] Pride climbs high on fragile thrones, Built on echoes, borrowed tones. It whispers loud, “I am better than you,” Yet quakes in fear when faced with truth. [Pre-Chorus - Music swells slightly, building tension] It needs the world to see its glow... A hollow light, a shadow show... [Chorus - Music opens up. The vocals become stronger, more anthemic. This is the core message.] Oh, but I am enough, I am enough, No need for the crowd, or their praising stuff. This quiet strength when life gets tough, Yeah, I am enough, I am enough. [Verse 2 - Music pulls back again, returning to the verse's feel. Voice takes on a slightly more critical edge.] Afraid of cracks, it hides its flaws, And shields its heart with brittle claws. Pride demands to be the best, Relentless, restless, never blessed. [Pre-Chorus - Same building swell as before] It needs the world to see its glow... A hollow light, a shadow show... [Chorus - Full and strong again, a reaffirmation] Oh, but I am enough, I am enough, No need for the crowd, or their praising stuff. This quiet strength when life gets tough, Yeah, I am enough, I am enough. [Bridge - A key change! Music becomes warmer, more open and peaceful. A simple drum b**t (like a k**k and snare) might enter here. The vocal delivery is calm and sure.] For pride will fall, its height a snare, While acceptance breathes the open air. No need to conquer, no need to prove, “I am enough,” in all I do. [Verse 3 - Music is now solid, steady, and comforting. The melody is simpler, more grounded.] But acceptance stands on solid ground, No trumpets make a single sound. It welcomes scars and weathered lines, The story told by passing times. [Final Chorus Big, heartfelt, and powerful. Backing vocals could join in harmony on "I am enough." This is the climax.] And I AM enough, I am enough! No need for the crowd, or their praising stuff! This quiet strength when life gets tough! Yeah, I am enough, I am enough! [Outro Music fades slowly, leaving just the voice and maybe a single instrument (piano or guitar)] So let the world chase fleeting praise... I’ll walk this path of gentler ways... For pride may boast, but fades away... While acceptance grows... with every day...