The Intention
Belonging that needs no permission. Anchored in the core mantra "When I belong to myself, I belong everywhere I go." Built on "I am mine and that's enough — I knew it from the start."
Lyrics
Verse 1
I am mine and that's enough
I knew it from the start
Belonging lives within me
Warm inside my heart
Pre-Chorus
I don't have to chase it
I don't have to prove
Chorus
When I belong to myself
I belong everywhere I go
When I belong to myself
I belong everywhere I go
Verse 2
I walk in slow and steady
I take the space I need
I speak the truth that's mine to speak
I let my body lead
Pre-Chorus
I don't have to chase it
I don't have to prove
Chorus
When I belong to myself
I belong everywhere I go
When I belong to myself
I belong everywhere I go
Bridge
I am home
I am home
I am home
I am home
Chorus
When I belong to myself
I belong everywhere I go
When I belong to myself
I belong everywhere I go
Outro
I belong
I belong
I belong
How to Use This Song
When you feel on the outside of things. Return to the mantra at its center and let your belonging stop depending on anyone else.
The affirmation it reinforcesWhen I belong to myself, I belong everywhere I go.
Cello and banjo together, rooted and open.
If This Song Speaks to You
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