09 - Heart Wide Open

[Verse 1]
I’ve been called a mystery, even to myself,
“Do not disturb” taped over my heart on the shelf.
Smile and nod while the world rolls by,
Meanwhile it’s just me, myself, and “why.”
Yeah, I’m built like a vault with a rusty key,
Only lettin’ folks in on a short-term lease.

[Pre-Chorus]
I’m tired of hidin’ behind that grin—
Think it’s time to let the daylight in.

[Chorus]
Heart wide open—let the breeze blow through,
Let the neighbors see what I’ve been up to.
Might scare myself with the things I say,
But living on purpose starts today.
Here I am—doors unlocked, curtains open,
For once in my life… heart wide open.
(Yeah—heart wide open.)

[Verse 2]
I got trust issues, black-belt doubt,
Olympic-level keepin’ feelings out.
Been “fine, thanks” for twenty years,
Closet full of boxed-up fears.
But life’s too short to live half awake,
So I’m givin’ these walls a good hard shake.

[Pre-Chorus]
I’ll say “I love you” and hold my ground,
Dance like a fool in the middle of town.

[Chorus]
Heart wide open—let the breeze blow through,
Let the neighbors see what I’ve been up to.
Might scare myself with the things I say,
But living on purpose starts today.
Here I am—doors unlocked, curtains open,
For once in my life… heart wide open.
(Heart wide open.)

[Bridge]
I’ll cry at a movie, tip the band, laugh loud,
Text back first and make my people proud.
Stop keepin’ score of who hurt me when—
Give ‘em all a clean slate and start again.
Half-open never let the sunshine in,
So I’m throwin’ that old sign in the bin.

[Chorus – Lift]
Heart wide open—lettin’ the light shine in,
Makin’ peace with where I’ve been.
It’s scary-good and it feels brand new,
I’m finally livin’ like I meant to.
Here I am—doors unlocked, curtains open,
For once in my life…
Heart wide open.

[Outro / Tag]
For once in my life… heart wide open.