7. Father, Failure (Fatherhood)

[Intro – baby crying → glass breaking] [Verse 1] Tiny hands reach for my face I see my father in my rage Swore I'd never be that man Now I slam the door with the same hand [Verse 2] He hides when I raise my voice I hear myself and have no choice The cycle laughs, the cycle wins I'm the monster under his skin [Chorus] Father, failure, same blood, same curse I swore I'd break it, I made it worse Look at my son, look at my shame He's learning my name [Verse 3] Tuck him in with trembling hands Whisper sorry he'll never understand One day he'll scream at his own kid too This is the only legacy I ever knew [Bridge – clean, breaking voice] I'm sorry, little man… I tried [Piano + strings → full band explosion] [Final Chorus – scream + choir] FATHER, FAILURE – I'M THE END OF THE LINE! /piano intro /orchestral /emotional male vocals /choir finale