I've Never

January 22, 2026

... been more alive than now.

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One of the most amazing things in life are it's dichotomies. Strength at times of weakness. Love in times of apparent hate. The older I get, the more I see them. This piece was inspired by those times in life when we think we're supposed to be one thing and we turn out to be another,.

I've Never


[instrumental intro]


[Verse 1] 

I've never been taller 

Than when I was on my knees 

Head bowed, heart breaking open 

Finally learning to breathe 


I've never been more resolute 

Than standing in that fire 

Life-altering pain crashing over 

And I didn't run, I didn't tire 


[Chorus] 

I've never been stronger 

Than after I surrendered 

I've never been more powerful 

Than after they lied and left me bleeding 

I've never seen more clearly 

Than through these streaming tears 

I've never, I've never, I've never… 

Been more alive than here 


[Verse 2] 

I've never been more hopeful 

Than after I finally prayed 

Words I didn't even believe 

Somehow carried me anyway 


The weight I carried for so long 

Started falling away that night 

Every "why me" turned to "watch me" 

In the hush of morning light 


[Chorus] 

I've never been stronger 

Than after I surrendered 

I've never been more powerful 

Than after they cheated and mistreated 

I've never seen more clearly 

Than through these streaming tears 

I've never, I've never, I've never… 

Felt closer to being whole right here 


[Bridge] 

And then I chose forgiveness 

Not because they deserved the grace 

But because my soul was begging 

To step out of that cage 


[Final Chorus – softer, building] 

I've never felt lighter 

Than after I forgave 

Every chain I thought was iron 

Turned to dust and drifted away 


I've never been taller 

Than when I was on my knees 

I've never been more me 

Than in the moment I was freed 


[Outro – gentle, almost spoken] 

I've never… 

I've never… 

I've never been more alive 

Than now 



This is original work is produced by AK Darvinson with a combination of observation, critical thinking, insight, heart, compassion, passion, creativity, and technology. All rights are reserved. Free sharing is encouraged. Commercial use via license only.

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