Cornerstone Rising

[Verse 1]
Always measured steps, a blueprint drawn too small,
An empty room, I learned to lean against the wall.
My own design, a fading facade, kept out of sight,
Afraid to cast a shadow, or claim my own light.

[Chorus]
No more apologies, for the air I now command,
My own bright corner, mapped by my own hand.
This foundational hum, a rhythm I embrace,
Finally building a grander, truer space.

[Verse 2]
I used to slip through shadows, a silent, hidden lane,
Let other skylines tower, escaping all the strain.
But in the street grid's pulse, a luminescent seam,
A quiet insight dawning, breaking through the dream.

[Chorus]
No more apologies, for the air I now command,
My own bright corner, mapped by my own hand.
This foundational hum, a rhythm I embrace,
Finally building a grander, truer space.

[Bridge]
The old foundation crumbles, a bittersweet release,
A silent promise whispered, finding inner peace.
The quiet dreamer watches, as the old walls softly sway,
Knowing this grand plaza opens, starting here today.

[Outro]
The city lights above, a shimmering, soft design,
Finally, I'm ready, to truly make it mine.