(Verse 1) Flashing lights and a sold-out crowd They scream my name, they scream it loud I built this kingdom made of glass and gold A perfect queen, untouchable and cold But then you walked into the backstage glow And melted everything I used to know Now I’m looking at the platinum on my wall Wondering if I’m ready for the fall (Pre-Chorus) I’ve got a crown of pride upon my head But you’re the beating heart inside my chest Two different worlds colliding in the dark A fatal war for the center of my heart (Chorus) Oh, it’s a showdown, Ego versus Love A bitter fight when push comes to shove I’m standing on the edge of a great divide And only one of them will make it out alive Do I keep the glory, or do I take your hand? There’s only one survivor in this lonely land Ego or Love... who is gonna die? (Verse 2) They say that greatness has a heavy price You have to keep your feelings on the ice I’ve played the goddess, never bending down But when you hold me, I just wanna drown My reflection in the mirror begs me: "Stay! Remember all the dues you had to pay!" But my soul is screaming out to run away With you, into a normal, quiet day (Pre-Chorus) I’ve got a crown of pride upon my head But you’re the beating heart inside my chest Two different worlds colliding in the dark A fatal war for the center of my heart (Chorus) Oh, it’s a showdown, Ego versus Love A bitter fight when push comes to shove I’m standing on the edge of a great divide And only one of them will make it out alive Do I keep the glory, or do I take your hand? There’s only one survivor in this lonely land Ego or Love... who is gonna die? (Bridge) The spotlight's burning, but the stage is freezing I’m losing breath, I’ve gotta find my reason If I surrender to you, do I lose my name? If I choose my ego, do I lose the flame? It’s a battlefield in my own mind What do I take, and what do I leave behind? (Guitar/Vocal Solo - building tension) (Outro) The final curtain call, the lights go dim It’s just my perfect pride, or is it him? The crowd goes quiet, looking in my eyes I feel the winner rise, I hear the cries... Ego or Love... one of them just died. (Fade out with a single spotlight clicking off)
