For every song I messed up - up from the start 

For every fresh try that did not fall apart 

I hold my own

I hold my own

For all the new stories that weren’t the end  

For all these faces, foes and friends

I hold my own  

I hold my own

For all the hits I took and never hit back  

For all the sleepless nights, nothing but black

I hold my own

I hold my own

For all the things I missed along the way  

For all the tears you cried I could not stay

I hold my own

I hold my own

I stand by every line I write  

I broke away from perfect rhymes  

I’ll keep on writing what I’ll be  

It’s the manifesto of me

White hairs now, won’t come back

Final chapter, I’m still on track

I hold my own  

I hold my own

I hold my own / I’m still on track

I’ve made my peace with the silence

And triumphed through resilience

I take my final bow with reverence