My masterpiece by Akia Johnson

[Verse] Under the spotlight shadows play a game The crowd ignites as I whisper your name Heartbeats synced in this electric space Dancing on the edge just to feel your grace [Verse 2] Mirror reflects a flash of golden flair Echoes of songs linger in the air Silent vows wrapped in fleeting dreams We fly so high or so it seems [Chorus] Sombra en el telón where we hide and seek Unraveling secrets every time we speak Mystery and magic in every click and pulse When shadows lead we dare to indulge [Verse 3] City lights blend with neon signs Midnight romances under starry lines In your eyes I see the galaxy's glow Hold me tight and never let go [Bridge] Whispers ride on the night’s cold breeze Temptations pull us like the moon on seas We’re acrobats in this tightrope dance Risking it all for a second chance [Chorus] Sombra en el telón where we hide and seek Unraveling secrets every time we speak Mystery and magic in every click and pulse When shadows lead we dare to indulge

(Verse 1) Six years gone by, like smoke in the air Since "I do," a promise we share But Babykins, it started way back then A broken road, we walked it again Found our way back, through the pouring rain A love like ours, it won't break again (Verse 2) Young hearts, restless and free Miles between, just you and me Different paths, under different skies But your ghost was always in my eyes A whisper in the dark, a memory's trace Knowing we'd find our way back to this place (Chorus) Now you're here, my wife, my home A mother's love, a light that's grown You fill this house with a warmth I know A love that keeps on burning low So proud of you, Babykins, it's true A star that shines, me and you (Verse 3) You carry the weight, every single day From lullabies soft, to laughter's play Late night whispers, dreams we hold tight You're everything real, in the fading light You chase the shadows, keep them far away Another perfect ending, to another perfect day (Verse 4) Watching you with them, a love so deep A bond unbreakable, secrets they keep The way they look at you, pure and true Makes me fall all over again for you The woman you are, the mother you've become Two hearts beating, becoming one. (Chorus) Now you're here, my wife, my home A mother's love, a light that's grown You fill this house with a warmth I know A love that keeps on burning low So proud of you, Babykins, it's true A star that shines, me and you (Bridge) Life throws its punches, leaves its mark But our love's a fire, burning in the dark Bound together, soul to soul, we stand A whispered promise, hand in hand Babykins, my love, forever I'll stay Right here beside you, come what may (Chorus) Now you're here, my wife, my home A mother's love, a light that's grown You fill this house with a warmth I know A love that keeps on burning low So proud of you, Babykins, it's true A star that shines, me and you (Outro) Six years and more, a love that won't fade Babykins, my love, a promise made. A promise made.

[Verse] I gave you my heart my soul my all But in your love I began to crawl Not into warmth not into grace Fell into a void I couldn’t replace [Verse 2] You asked for my smile I painted it on A mask so flawless but I felt withdrawn Your laughter echoed like hollow songs In a room where everything was wrong [Chorus] Fake love fake love it's all a game Chasing shadows calling your name Fake love fake love it's all the same A house of mirrors a tangled frame [Verse 3] Promises whispered in midnight's ear They felt so fragile they felt so clear But every word was laced with fear A silent scream that no one could hear [Bridge] You craved the touch of broken wings Dancing with ghosts and fleeting things I lost my way in the maze you'd spin Searching for truth in a world of sin [Chorus] Fake love fake love it's all a game Chasing shadows calling your name Fake love fake love it's all the same A house of mirrors a tangled frame

(Intro - Solo Voice, Building Instrumentals) As the bells begin to chime, Marking years and fleeting time, Raise your voice, let’s sing once more, To the days we still adore! (Chorus 1 - Soaring and Catchy) All Voices: Raise a glass to the turning year, To the moments we hold near. Through the laughter, through the tears, We’ll carry hope through all our years. Raise a glass to what’s begun, To the dreams yet to come. In the night or morning clear, We’ll sing for this turning year! (Verse 1 - Brief and Reflective) Through the dark and through the light, We’ve held on with all our might. Each memory shines, like stars so near, Guiding us through the turning year. (Chorus 2 - Repeat for Emphasis, Harmonized) Raise a glass to the turning year, To the moments we hold near. Through the laughter, through the tears, We’ll carry hope through all our years. Raise a glass to what’s begun, To the dreams yet to come. In the night or morning clear, We’ll sing for this turning year! (Bridge - Emotional Build, Instrumental Crescendo) Here’s to the love that keeps us strong, Here’s to the place where we belong. Through every trial, through every fear, We stand as one for the turning year! (Instrumental Break - Strings and Choirs Swell) (Final Chorus - Grand Crescendo) Raise a glass to the turning year, To the moments we hold near. Through the laughter, through the tears, We’ll carry hope through all our years. Raise a glass to what’s begun, To the dreams yet to come. In the night or morning clear, We’ll sing for this turning year! (Outro - Soft, Reflective, Fading Out) Raise a glass to the turning year… (Fading Harmonies and Instrumentals)

You in the uber with EboSki baby Imma get you where you going And imma do it safely Just Get comfortable, and don’t be nervous My name is Evan, and I’m at your service You Want some conversation? I love to talk Want some peace and quiet? I can turn this off If it’s too hot or cold, Just let me know Need something to drink? I’ll run you by the sto If we hit some traffic, I’ll navigate it Just Give me five stars, I’d sho appreciate it Now sit back and enjoy your uber riiiide This the ATL, so you know the traffic hell You still gon have a good uber riiiide You riding with Ebo, so you already know This gonna be a good uber riiiiide A damn good uber riiiiiide I was born and raised in Atlanta So I know the city well And I’m full of personality In case you couldn’t tell so you can ask me anything, I don’t mind it Anything you need in this city I can find it You in the uber with EboSki baby You in the uber with EboSki baby Now sit back and enjoy your uber riiiide This the ATL, so you know the traffic hell You still gon have a good uber riiiide You riding with Ebo, so you already know This gonna be a good uber riiiiide A damn good uber riiiiiide

[Verse] The moonlight's cold it haunts my path I've walked alone through fields of wrath A lonely scythe my only friend In shadows deep my sorrows end [Verse 2] Each soul I claim just feeds my pain Isolation drives me insane But then I saw you pure and bright A tiny spark in endless night [Chorus] Little one you stole my heart From darkness now I can't depart With every touch you mend my soul In love with you I feel whole [Verse 3] I wander realms of life and death Your whisper's soft your gentle breath You've turned my curse into a gift In love's embrace my spirits lift [Bridge] Who knew a reaper's heart could feel A love so true a bond so real In endless night you've found the dawn With you my fears are all but gone [Chorus] Little one you stole my heart From darkness now I can't depart With every touch you mend my soul In love with you I feel whole

[Verse] Ripped out my soul yeah baby you're stone cold Sick of the questions I don’t have answers to Wish I could’ve done something been better for you But we are nothing we never were [Verse 2] Fell into darkness where shadows take control Thought love would save us but all it did was burn Tears on the pavement where memories unfold Now we're just echoes with nowhere to turn [Chorus] Echoes of love in an empty room Whispers of dreams that will never bloom Shouting your name but there's no one home Trapped in the silence we’re all alone [Verse 3] Look in the mirror see a stranger’s face Lost in the maze of this broken place Promises faded like the morning light Now it’s just history that haunts the night [Bridge] Every word we spoke now a ghost in flight Glimmers of the past in the moon's dim light Tried to outrun it but it held on tight In the echoes of love we lose the fight [Chorus] Echoes of love in an empty room Whispers of dreams that will never bloom Shouting your name but there's no one home Trapped in the silence we’re all alone

My momma always told me, “son… …don’t ever play w guns.” On the streets yo name may be known But you ain’t bout’ none And there’s more where I came from Blood on my walls You cant say that you sorry because it’s already done.

Dear diary What is love, and I want to experience it. A soul burning to be with another soul. A flaw that only sees the beauty within. A salt that any amount could not ruin. A sugar that’s always a little too sweet. A longing for life. A foot stone for death. There’s no permission for loyalty You are enough. A touch that isn’t for play But for healing. Nothing can be perfect But an imperfect person thats just for you Because their imperfections fills you up to be perfect. And nothing can be perfect so they have to be with you your whole lifetime.

(Verse) I rise like the sun, shining fierce and bright, Got my crown on, babe, ready to ignite, Every flaw, every scar, they tell my story, In the mirror, I see my own glory. No more shadows, I dance in the light, Breakin' chains, I’m soaring, taking flight, Love myself through the storms and the rain, Queen of my heart, I’ll never feel pain. With each step, I’m claiming my space, Unapologetic, I’m owning my grace, In this rhythm of life, I’m finding my beat, Self-love’s the anthem, can’t accept defeat. (Chorus) I’m a warrior, hear my heart beat loud, In a world of doubters, I stand proud, With fire in my soul, I rise from the ground, In this journey of love, I’m forever unbound. Every tear that I’ve shed, only makes me strong, Dancing through the struggle, I’ll sing my song, With each note, I’m breaking through the pain, In the symphony of life, I’ll always reign. (Verse 2) I’ve walked through the fire, felt the heat on my skin, But I rise from the ashes, ready to begin, With every heartbeat, I’m rewriting my fate, No longer a prisoner, I’m breaking the gate. With dreams like a canvas, I paint my design, Colors of courage, love, and divine, I’m the artist of my life, bold strokes in the night, Creating my masterpiece, it’s shining so bright. Whispers of doubt may try to creep in, But I’m armed with belief, and I know I’ll win, In this dance of existence, I’ll twirl and I’ll sway, Embracing my journey, I’m here to stay. Chorus) I’m a warrior, hear my heart beat loud, In a world of doubters, I stand proud, With fire in my soul, I rise from the ground, In this journey of love, I’m forever unbound. Every tear that I’ve shed, only makes me strong, Dancing through the struggle, I’ll sing my song, With each note, I’m breaking through the pain, In the symphony of life, I’ll always reign. (Bridge) So here’s to the battles, the scars that remain, Each one a reminder that I’ve weathered the rain, With a heart full of fire and a spirit so free, I’m the author of my story, and it’s all about me. Chorus) I’m a warrior, hear my heart beat loud, In a world of doubters, I stand proud, With fire in my soul, I rise from the ground, In this journey of love, I’m forever unbound. Every tear that I’ve shed, only makes me strong, Dancing through the struggle, I’ll sing my song, With each note, I’m breaking through the pain, In the symphony of life, I’ll always reign. (Outro) As the final notes play, I’ll rise and I’ll sing, In the symphony of life, I’m embracing my wings, With love as my armor, I’ll face what’s ahead, In this song of my journey, I’ll never feel dread. I’m a warrior, hear my heart beat loud, In this journey of love, forever unbowed, With every sunrise, I’ll continue to soar, In the rhythm of my life, I’m ready for more.

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