[Intro

Sometimes the hardest thing to do

Is to let go of the pain

But if we don’t, that weight can break us

So we learn to forgive… or at least try.

[Verse 1

I’ve seen tears cut deeper than a blade in the night

Lost friends over pride, let the wounds stay tight

Carryin’ grudges like they meant survival

But hatred only grows, never has revival

I’ve lost too many days to that bitter taste

Burnin’ bridges down, thinkin’ that it kept me safe

In the end, it’s just me and my anger alone

Figured out the only way forward is to let that go

[Chorus

Second chances—sometimes we need ’em ourselves

Ain’t no shame in a past that’s been through hell

We break the chains when we choose to forgive

’Cause freedom tastes sweeter than the pain we relive

(Repeat)

[Verse 2

We talk about strength like it’s all about fists

But it’s bigger to be humble, step back and resist

The urge to strike back or to lock our hearts

Forgiveness is the key that can mend broken parts

Yeah, we keep it tough in these streets, that’s true

But real power’s in the one who can say, “I’m through”

I’m through being haunted by what went wrong

So I’m offering grace, hope to see that it’s strong

[Bridge / Spoken Word

There ain’t no easy route to forgive, trust that

But holdin’ poison in your soul is a dead-end trap

When you set it free, you set yourself free too

That’s the real hustle: lettin’ go of what’s hurtin’ you

[Chorus

Second chances—sometimes we need ’em ourselves

Ain’t no shame in a past that’s been through hell

We break the chains when we choose to forgive

’Cause freedom tastes sweeter than the pain we relive

(Repeat Chorus)

[Outro

(Soft piano chords linger, beat fades)

Yeah…

Sometimes to move forward, you gotta drop the weight

Forgive yourself, forgive them, and keep it real.

That’s second chances.