Verse 1

[Intro – gentle piano arpeggios, soft breathy vocal hum] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 1 – quiet piano accompaniment, subtle shaker rhythm] Lights on my face but I’m fading inside Smiling for mirrors that don’t know my mind I say I’m fine like it’s part of the show But my hands are shaking, and nobody knows [Pre-Chorus – building string layers, steadying drum beat] I’ve been dancing on a wire alone Trying to be made of stone But even diamonds crack sometimes Yeah, even stars need a sign [Chorus 1 – full band swell, soaring vocals, warm cello undercurrent] So if I reach out, don’t let go I don’t need fixing, just somewhere to fall I’m learning it’s brave to say I can’t do it all Help doesn’t make me weak at all Help me shine, help me shine [Verse 2 – piano with added acoustic guitar strums, soft bass line] Heartbeats loud in a silent room Counting my fears like 1, 2, 3, boom I thought strength meant never breaking down But I’m stronger now with you around [Pre-Chorus 2 – intensified strings, louder drum fill] I don’t have to carry the night When you’re standing in my light I’m not alone, I finally see There’s power in leaning, power in me [Chorus 2 – layered harmonies, elevated string arrangement, driving snare] So if I reach out, don’t let go I don’t need answers, just someone to know I’m learning it’s brave to say I need you close Help doesn’t make me weak, no Help me shine, help me shine [Bridge – stripped back to piano and vocals, gradual build of ambient pads] Hands up, walls down I don’t have to drown to be proud Say it out loud, say it again “I’m human, I bend” [Final Chorus – full orchestral swell, maximum vocal intensity, crashing cymbals] If I reach out, hold me tight I’m not broken, I’m becoming tonight With every voice that says “you’ll be alright” Help doesn’t dim my light It helps me shine [Outro – fading piano, soft vocal harmonies, gentle string fade] Yeah, I shine When I let you in I shine