Distant Relatives - Otis: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Distant Relatives

1

World

Distant Relatives was released on December 22, 2025 by Otis as a part of the album Distant Relatives - Single

Song Details

AlbumDistant Relatives - Single

Release DateDecember 22, 2025

LabelOtis

LanguageEnglish

Melodicness

Acousticness

Valence

Danceability

Energy

BPM61

OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Otis

Programming

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Ciera Patrick

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Otis

Producer

Lyrics

Verse 1]

I get tired of the battles that live inside my head,

Dreams I start with fire always die before they spread.

I’ve been runnin’ from the shadows that I swore I’d never chase,

Fear be talkin’ loud enough to make me stay in place.

Every time I get close, I pull my own self back,

Like I’m scared of bein’ great, so I settle for the lack.

And the anger hits different when the mirror never lies,

’Cause I’m the one who held me down, not the world outside.

[Pre-Chorus]

I’ve been fightin’ doubts like they raised me,

Hidin’ from the man that could save me.

But deep down I know the truth…

[Chorus]

I’ve been scared of my own light, scared to let it shine,

Startin’ with intention, then I quit before it’s time.

But I’m not alone in this—there’s people feelin’ like me too,

Thinkin’ they’re not enough, like their soul ain’t comin’ through.

But “Overcome” is the meaning behind OC—

I survived too many storms to let this be the end of me.

[Verse 2]

There’s a version of myself that I still ain’t met,

One that don’t break easy… one that don’t regret.

But comfort be a cage dressed up like safety,

And every time I run to it, it slowly suffocates me.

I’ve been mad at my reflection ’cause he knows I can do more,

He sees the diamonds in the pain I keep tryin’ to ignore.

If I pushed through the fear instead of lettin’ it define me,

I’d be standin’ in the place I always pictured deep inside me.

[Pre-Chorus]

I’ve been fightin’ doubts like they raised me,

Hidin’ from the man that could save me.

But I’m done runnin’ from the truth…

[Chorus]

I’ve been scared of my own light, scared to let it shine,

Startin’ with intention, then I quit before it’s time.

But I’m not alone in this—there’s people feelin’ like me too,

Thinkin’ they’re not enough, like their soul ain’t comin’ through.

But “Overcome” is the meaning behind OC—

I survived too many storms to let this be the end of me.

[Bridge] (soft, emotional)

To the ones who feel defeated,

To the hearts that feel deleted,

You ain’t broken—

You’re becoming.

Fear don’t own you,

It’s just loud…

But you’re louder when you rise.

[Final Chorus / Outro]

I’ve been scared of my own light, but I’m learning how to grow,

Learning every setback was a seed I didn’t know.

If you feel like you’re not enough, trust me, I’ve been there too—

But you’ll stand exactly where you pictured…

Once you push the fear straight through.

“Overcome” is the name I carry, it’s the truth I’m walkin’ in—

And this time I’m not stoppin’.

This time, I’m gonna win.

Written by: Ciera Patrick

Shazam Footer

Select language:

Company

Legal

Chrome Web Store

Galaxy Store

Follow Us

© Copyright 2026 Apple Inc. and its affiliates | Supplier Responsibility

Loading...