[Verse 1]

The gates swung open, I walked right through

After all these years, I'm finally free

But this weight on my shoulders, it won't go away

The guilt, it's still haunting me

[Chorus]

They say I've paid my dues, I've done my time

But the past, it's a heavy load to bear

I'm trying to find my way back to the light

But the shadows, they linger there

[Verse 2]

I look around and everything's changed

The world moved on while I was locked away

And I'm trying to find my place in it all

But the guilt, it just won't fade

[Chorus]

They say I've paid my dues, I've done my time

But the past, it's a heavy load to bear

I'm trying to find my way back to the light

But the shadows, they linger there

[Bridge]

I know I can't undo what's been done

But I swear I'll make it right this time

I'll find a way to break these chains

And finally feel free in my own mind

[Chorus]

They say I've paid my dues, I've done my time

But the past, it's a heavy load to bear

I'm trying to find my way back to the light

But the shadows, they linger there