Lyrics

Verse 1
I spent a lot of years just running
Trying to please the world I knew
Every road I walked was crowded
With the things they said I should do
I wore myself thin like paper
Trying to be what others saw
But somewhere in the quiet
I remembered not to fall
Pre-Chorus
The strongest hearts are often found
In those who lift up one another
Chorus
Always put yourself first
But not in front of others
Stand strong in who you are
Still walk beside one another
Know the worth inside your soul
Let your quiet strength be shown
Always put yourself first
But never let anyone stand alone
Verse 2
The loudest voices chase attention
The proudest hearts demand their way
But kindness walks a little softer
And still lights up the day
You don’t have to climb on shoulders
To rise up where you belong
Respect is built on steady ground
Not on proving others wrong
Pre-Chorus
True strength is knowing who you are
Without making someone smaller
Chorus
Always put yourself first
But not in front of others
Stand steady in your truth
Still walk beside one another
Lift yourself without the need
To push another down to earth
Always put yourself first
But remember what people are worth
Bridge
The world has enough kings and thrones
And people shouting “look at me”
Maybe what it really needs
Is quiet dignity
Final Chorus
Always put yourself first
But not in front of others
Let your life be honest
Let your heart discover
That the strongest souls alive
Lift the weak before their own
Always put yourself first
But never stand alone
Outro
Stand tall…
Stand kind…
Never stand alone