The Beautiful Monster in Me

[Verse 1 – Calm, reflective] I used to tremble at my reflection Split down the center, torn by perfection White-gloved lies and crimson truth Fighting ghosts of borrowed youth I called you curse, I called you sin The restless voice beneath my skin But every scar you helped create Turned fragile fear into something great [Pre-Chorus – Strings swell gently] I tried to silence what I feared But the quiet only made you clear You were never here to destroy You were power I could employ [Chorus – Expansive, cinematic but not chaotic] I am the beautiful monster in me Fangs and feathers, wild and free Halo cracked but shining still Soft of heart, yet iron will No more running, no disguise No more shame behind my eyes Every shadow I can see Is part of what makes me… me [Verse 2 – Stronger, grounded] You were the fire I couldn’t tame The pulse that pushed against the frame Not a villain, not a curse Just a force I’d written worse Midnight taught me how to stand Not with rage — but steady hand Angel, phantom, spark, and flame Different faces, one true name [Pre-Chorus – Choir rises] I won’t divide what makes me whole Darkness carved this steady soul No more cages, no more plea You belong inside of me [Chorus – Bigger, triumphant but elegant] I am the beautiful monster in me Grace and danger in harmony Velvet night and morning sun Not two halves — but only one No more masks for them to see No more war inside of me Every shadow set me free I am the beautiful monster in me [Bridge – Stripped Down, Intimate] (softly) You are not my enemy. You are the courage I refused to claim. (pause) And I forgive us… both. [Final Chorus – Full Orchestra + Choir Lift] I am the beautiful monster in me Fangs and feathers, fierce and free Halo mended, crown aligned Chaos balanced in my mind No more hiding what I’ve been No more fear beneath the skin Every scar my victory I am the beautiful monster in me [Outro – Gentle Reprise] A soft echo of the "Midnight Switch" melody But now in a major key.