Doorway back to me
Verse 1
Ran from my shadow, closed every door,
Afraid of the hurt and of feeling it more.
But there’s no peace in a life so small,
I knew deep down, I’d have to fall.
Pre-Chorus
Then I heard a voice that wouldn’t let go,
Face the fear and you’ll start to grow.
Chorus
I’m gonna tear down the walls I built too high,
Step in the light, spread my wings and fly.
As fear fades, I start to see,
Pain’s just a doorway back to me.
I’ll face it all, let the hurt inside,
Because the real me doesn’t need to hide.
Verse 2
Took some chances, opened wide,
Feeling pain is being alive.
A crack in the armor lets in the light,
I’m seeing colors I’d kept out of sight.
Verse 3
I found courage in every crack,
There’s no chance of turning back.
I carry those scars to make me bold,
They’re pieces of a life retold.
Pre-Chorus
That voice inside, it’s growing strong,
Saying, “Feel it all; this is where you belong.”
Chorus
I’m gonna tear down the walls I built too high,
Step in the light, spread my wings and fly.
As fear fades, I start to see,
Pain’s just a doorway back to me.
I’ll face it all, let the hurt inside,
Because the real me doesn’t need to hide.
Bridge
Pain is part of healing, part of me,
A path to the strength I couldn’t see.
Now I stand open, no fear inside,
I’ll face it all, nothing left to hide.
Chorus
I’m gonna tear down the walls I built too high,
Step in the light, spread my wings and fly.
As fear fades, I start to see,
Pain’s just a doorway back to me.
I’ll face it all, let the hurt inside,
Because the real me doesn’t need to hide
Backstory
Most of us have more than one struggle throughout life. I am no exception. Each struggle—divorce, business survival battles, grief from the death of my husband—forced me to rebuild from the ground up. Every loss stripped away a layer of fear I didn’t know I carried. Every setback demanded that I choose courage over comfort.
This song is about reclaiming that courage. It is about shedding what no longer serves you, stepping through fear, and living with open hands and an open heart. It is about learning that strength does not come from holding on—it comes from letting go.
Lyrical Threads
Verse 1
You see it. You’ve been hiding from pain. You built a life with no risks. It feels empty.
Pre-Chorus 1
A small voice says, Face it. Now.
Chorus
You break your own walls. You feel the hurt. You see it’s not the end. It’s the beginning.
Verse 2
Your armor cracks. Light comes in. Healing too.
Verse 3
You touch the scars. You call them strength.
Pre-Chorus 2
The voice inside says, Keep going.
Bridge
Being open doesn’t break you. It builds you.
Chorus (Reprise)
You live without walls. You live as you are.
Why It Matters
This song’s themes of transformation, resilience, and self-discovery can resonate with anyone who is rebuilding their life after love, loss, and other struggles.
- Grief and Loss – Someone mourning a loved one might relate to the journey of moving through pain, finding strength in their memories, and learning to live fully again.
- Leaving a Toxic Job or Career Change – A person breaking free from a job that drained them could see this as their anthem for stepping into the unknown, overcoming fear, and embracing new opportunities.
- Overcoming Childhood Trauma – Someone working through past trauma might connect with the idea of facing pain, breaking down emotional barriers, and reclaiming their identity.
- Mental Health Struggles – Those battling anxiety, depression, or self-doubt might see this song as a call to embrace healing, let go of fear, and rediscover their strength.
- Personal Reinvention – Anyone undergoing a major life transition—such as moving to a new place, starting fresh after a breakup, or simply choosing to live differently—could find inspiration in the song’s message of breaking free and embracing change.
- Divorce – It captures the emotional journey of someone going through a divorce. It tells the story of breaking free from fear, embracing pain, and rediscovering oneself.