I hear my breathing crack in the dark Every heartbeat leaves another mark White rooms, cold words carved into my skin They say “accept it” — I say “I’m not giving in” Bones feel fragile, but my spine is steel You can’t kill a fire that refuses to kneel I’ve tasted fear, I’ve swallowed the night But I’m still standing, fists clenched I live louder than the pain Even when my lungs are burning I scream my name through the rain I’m still alive, still learning If this is war inside my veins Then I will rise again I live louder than the pain Needles, numbers, days on repeat Counting scars instead of sleep My body bends, but it won’t obey A fucking sickness that wants me to fade I’ve been dragged to the edge I’ve been forced to stare down death But I bite back, I fight back Every breath is a threat I live louder than the pain When the world says I should break I turn the volume up again This life is mine, I’ll make it shake If this is hell inside my veins Then I will rise again I live louder than the pain You don’t own me You don’t define me This disease won’t fucking blind me Turn the amps up — feel it hit Metal in my blood, I won’t quit If tomorrow’s not promised I’ll burn tonight bright With sweat, with noise With love for this life I live louder than the pain Hear my voice above the fear Even if I fall again I’ll rise screaming: I’m still here This is more than survival This is how I remain I live louder than the pain Still breathing Still loud Still alive
