Sam has been part of our community and shared his story of life after brain injury back in 2019. Since then, he’s found new ways to make sense of his experiences and this led him to write a song!
The song captures the journey of life after brain injury, acknowledging the challenges while celebrating growth. Sam explains:
“It shares the lows, with a triumphant feeling also.”
Check out the lyrics to “I’m Not Done”
You can listen to the music and follow along with the lyrics above:
Verse 1
I wake up with a weight on my chest,
Like the night never really left.
Smile in the mirror, practise “I’m fine,”
But the cracks still show every time.
I’ve been strong for longer than I knew,
Carrying things I never chose to.
Pre-Chorus
They don’t see the wars in my head,
The words I swallow, the tears I shed.
But I’m still here, still standing somehow,
Even when I don’t know how.
Chorus
I’m tired, yeah, but I’m not done,
Still reaching for a rising sun.
Even in the dark, I learn to cope—
This ache in my heart is proof of hope.
I bend, I break, I lose my way,
But I’m still alive at the end of the day.
Verse 2
Some days I feel invisible,
Like my pain’s too quiet to be real.
I give grace to everyone else,
Forget I deserve it myself.
I’ve been told to be tougher, be brave,
While drowning in the waves I save.
Pre-Chorus
But scars are stories, not shame,
Survival has a thousand names.
And mine is whispered, not loud,
But it still makes me proud.
Chorus
I’m tired, yeah, but I’m not done,
Still chasing warmth when the cold won.
If I’m hurting, it means I care,
There’s still a light flickering in there.
I bend, I break, I lose my way,
But I’m still alive at the end of the day.
Bridge
One day I’ll look back and see
This wasn’t the end of me.
Just a chapter I had to survive,
To learn how strong I am inside.
Final Chorus
So I’ll rest if I need to, cry if I must,
Hold onto the pieces I trust.
I’m healing slower than I’d like,
But I’m healing—so I’ll be alright.
Even when the night wants me to stay,
I’m still choosing tomorrow…
One breath, one step, one day.
Creative expression can be a powerful tool after brain injury. Whether it’s poetry, music or art, finding an outlet helps process emotions, build resilience and reconnect with who you are.
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