[Verse 1]
I thought my childhood pain would fade away
That time would heal what hurt me yesterday
But now I'm holding my own baby's hand
And seeing patterns I don't understand
[Chorus]
The future's lost before it's even born
When trauma gets passed down from worn to worn
Break the cycle, heal the chain
Give your children hope again
The future's lost, the future's lost
Unless we count the hidden cost
[Verse 2]
My parents fought the battles in their minds
With ghosts and fears they couldn't leave behind
I swore I'd be different, I'd be strong
But here I am, still singing the same song
[Chorus]
The future's lost before it's even born
When trauma gets passed down from worn to worn
Break the cycle, heal the chain
Give your children hope again
The future's lost, the future's lost
Unless we count the hidden cost
[Bridge]
What if tomorrow doesn't have to look like yesterday
What if the stories that we tell can light a different way
Recognition is the key that opens up the door
To futures that our families never had before
[Verse 3]
I'm learning how my wounds became their scars
How pain can travel near and travel far
But knowing means I have the power now
To change the story, break the sacred vow
[Final Chorus]
The future's found when we can see the chain
When trauma stops and healing can remain
Break the cycle, heal the pain
Give your children hope again
The future's found, the future's found
When love rebuilds on solid ground
[Outro]
The question isn't why we hurt this way
The question is: what future starts today?