D-A-N-I top 3 2
Lyrics
### Verse 1
As a child, I was called Danielle, trapped in a past I had to survive,
So as a young adult, I dropped the L-L-E just to block it out and stay alive.
I did what everyone else thought I should do,
Instead of living in my own truth.
I pretended to be happy just to sustain,
But I was living in denial and pain...
Two years ago, I felt like I was the victim in someone else's scary movie,
But then I snatched the role and I began to take the lead.
I grew, I changed, I became so much more,
But recently I opened my eyes to what I was still settling for.
I saw they were still taking advantage, hurting me right through my growth,
So today, I drop that final "E"—and I am cutting the ties to both.
### Verse 2
I had to cycle through the faces just to find out who I am,
Walking through the shadows of a broken master plan.
Started as the Princess, pink innocence, doing what they said,
Until The Corruption hit and brought the dark lace instead.
They called me the Bad Princess when I became something they didn't expect,
But that was just me stepping into my own confidence.
Then I became the Snake Girl, taking my time,
Learning to embrace my grace and intuitive mind.
Sharp intelligence, seeing through their mask,
Learning how to read them, learning how to slither right out of the past.
And when I needed ruthless, the Succubus awoke in burning red,
My strong, fierce side, moving heavy where others fear to tread.
But skip to Corvina, half day and half night, gold, red, and black in the arena,
She was the ultimate guard I built when the world got even meaner.
She came from deep inside, a shield for the pain,
A part of me that's stronger, embraced and untamed.
She’s not God or Jesus, but she knows how to stand,
To protect my real heart and hold the line in the sand.
Behind the goddess, behind the mask, behind the facade, and behind the wall,
I just wanted someone to check on me and see through them all.
### Chorus
From Danielle to Dani, I was building my name,
But I let too many vultures sabotage the game.
Now the final stage is here, and I’m dropping the "E"—
**Access to my life is a damn privilege to see.**
I upgraded the empath to a weaponized soul,
One strike and you're out, I am in total control.
You bit the hand that fed you, now you’re cut from the line—
Only the ones who earn the light get a second of my time.
### Verse 3
I bear the receipts of the trauma on my skin,
I’m not hiding a single mark or anything I did.
These scars are a part of where I used to be,
But they will never be allowed to define me.
I’m no longer ashamed if anyone sees,
I will always embrace them and carry them with no fear,
Because all that matters is that I made it here.
So forget the ones who hurt you, the ones who did the crimes,
They're no longer a part of you and do not define your life.
You are the one that fought so hard, the one that became this strong,
You made it this far, so forget those who don't belong.
I know it hurt and yes, you were rattled,
But let them go, 'cause you've won the battle.
And once you allow yourself to realize, allow yourself to be free,
That's when you get to thrive,
That's when you'll no longer be weak...
Listen, and trust me—
**Because weak is what I used to be.**
### Chorus
From Danielle to Dani, I was building my name,
But I let too many vultures sabotage the game.
Now the final stage is here, and I’m dropping the "E"—
**Access to my life is a damn privilege to see.**
I upgraded the empath to a weaponized soul,
One strike and you're out, I am in total control.
You bit the hand that fed you, now you’re cut from the line—
Only the ones who earn the light get a second of my time.
### Bridge
Nobody gets through the walls I put up now,
Nobody breaks the guardians of my heart.
The only ones allowed inside are the ones who stood ground,
The ones who have been here since the transformation's start.
And the one who gave me that shimmer of hope, that tiny light in the dark—
You're the reason I'm loved, the reason I'm free.
Yeah, you have to earn the right to see,
Because you're the only ones who get Danny.
### Chorus
From Danielle to Dani, I was building my name,
But I let too many vultures sabotage the game.
Now the final stage is here, and I’m dropping the "E"—
**Access to my life is a damn privilege to see.**
I upgraded the empath to a weaponized soul,
One strike and you're out, I am in total control.
You bit the hand that fed you, now you’re cut from the line—
Only the ones who earn the light get a second of my time.
### Outro
One strike and you're out.
No more masks, no more second chances, no more looking back.
I am loved.
The gate is closed.
I am Dani.