Never Forgot the Silence (Version B)

Small town echo, suitcase dreams Left it all behind for city streets Pockets empty, hope still loud Writing songs no one would count Late nights, sleeping on a friend's floor Told himself, gotta give a little more From silence to sirens, now the world can hear Every word, every fear, ringing crystal clear Hands in the crowd, lights in his eyes He never forgot the silence that taught him to rise Played for empty chairs and neon signs Demo tapes turned down every time But one song made the city stop Suddenly his heart was on the top Sold out arenas, voices on repeat Still feels the gravel back under his feet From silence to sirens, now the world can hear Every word, every fear, ringing crystal clear Hands in the crowd, lights in his eyes He never forgot the silence that taught him to rise