Every heartbeat marks the path you come from  
Shadows of old streets hum the tune you’ve become  
Hands you never held still reach through the night  
Guiding your steps while holding onto the light  
Silent corners whisper all the dreams you chased  
Moments you lost, yet nothing went to waste  

Even when the walls close in, you rise  
Every scar you carry speaks in quiet replies  
Through the noise, your voice finds its way  
Turning broken nights into brighter days  

You are the axis holding stars that refuse to fall  
You are the river running through cracks in it all  
Though some doors closed before you could start  
You carry the pulse of every brave heart  
Every shadow bends but cannot break your spark  
You light the way when the world feels dark  

Wind whispers stories in corners of your mind  
Of moments unseen yet perfectly aligned  
Footprints you leave shimmer in hidden streams  
Carrying the weight of unspoken dreams  
The city hums with echoes of your name  
A quiet anthem for your inner flame  

Even when the night bends low, you stand  
Every doubt you face folds into your hand  
Steps uncertain, yet you push through  
Every fear becomes the path you knew  

You are the axis holding stars that refuse to fall  
You are the river running through cracks in it all  
Though some doors closed before you could start  
You carry the pulse of every brave heart  
Every shadow bends but cannot break your spark  
You light the way when the world feels dark  

If silence ever tries to claim your voice  
Let the world hear you make your choice  
Every shadow fades when your own fire ignites  
The path you walk becomes infinite lights  
Even when the wind tries to push you back  
Your heart’s true north keeps you on track  

You are the axis holding stars that refuse to fall  
You are the river running through cracks in it all  
Though some doors closed before you could start  
You carry the pulse of every brave heart  
Every shadow bends but cannot break your spark  
You light the way when the world feels dark

✨ “AXIS” ✨  
A steady, luminous anthem built around the strength that survives every shadow.  
It moves through scars, forgotten streets, and unspoken dreams, finding a quiet power  
in the heart that refuses to break.  
A slow-burning, urban-soul reflection that turns resilience into light
the center point where every moment, lost or found, begins to shine.

Axis

Do you feel the pull?
Do you feel that quiet pull restin’ in my gaze?
Do you feel the pull?
Do you feel that quiet pull restin’ in my gaze?

You should know I carry you, darlin’
And I won’t dress the truth in haze

Do you sense the weight?
Do you sense that steady weight drawn on my face?
Do you sense the weight?
Do you sense that steady weight drawn on my own face?

You should know I reach for you, mama
Come along, let the past take shape, now

Do you hear the call?
Do you hear that long-held call risin’ from my chest?
Do you hear the call?
Do you hear that long-held call risin’ from my chest?

You should know my roots run to you, baby
And I’m ready now to lay them to rest

Do you feel the pull?
Do you feel the pull?
Do you feel the pull?
I said, do you feel the pull, now?
Alright

Accountablility

Lisa McClendon