Lyrics

"Built This Heart Myself"
Written by Yves Stilmant © 2025
[Verse 1A]
I've been knocked down more times than I can count
But I get back up, that's what I'm all about
I've patched the cracks with grace and grit
Still got some scars, but I'm proud of it
[Verse 1B]
I learned to fight without a war
I found my peace, but wanted more
Built from fire and from rain
And I'd do it all again
[Pre-Chorus]
You don't break a woman made of flame
She'll rise up, never be the same
[Chorus]
I built this heart myself
Out of hurt and hope and hell
Took every tear and trial
And made 'em worth the while
I wear my soul out loud
Ain't afraid to stand my ground
You can't fake what I felt
'Cause I built this heart myself
[Verse 2A]
I've loved and lost, but never lost my way
Held on to faith when I had none to say
I danced through nights I thought I'd break
Made peace with every choice I make
[Verse 2B]
Took the long road, didn't run
Found my strength in what I've done
I'm still here, and I'm still strong
Been a fighter all along

[Pre-Chorus] (repeat)
You don't break a woman made of flame
She'll rise up, never be the same
[Chorus] (repeat)
I built this heart myself
Out of hurt and hope and hell
Took every tear and trial
And made 'em worth the while
I wear my soul out loud
Ain't afraid to stand my ground
You can't fake what I felt
'Cause I built this heart myself



[Verse 3A]
I've heard the doubt behind closed doors
They don't see the strength I store
But I keep rising through the smoke
A quiet flame that never broke
[Verse 3B]
Built from truth and built to last
I ain't defined by my past
Every bruise became a crown
And I still won't let life drag me down
[Pre-Chorus]
You don't break a woman made of flame
She'll rise up, never be the same
[Chorus - Final]
I built this heart myself
Out of truth and time and hell
Turned the ashes into gold
And let my story unfold
I wear my soul out loud
Ain't afraid to stand my ground
You can't fake what I felt
'Cause I built this heart myself