The Other Side (Theatrical Pop Version)

[Intro] [distorted electric guitar riff, driving drum beat, bright acoustic guitar strumming] [Verse 1] [palm-muted electric guitar, steady bass] I was trapped in the shadow, couldn't see the light Walls were closing in, no strength left to fight Deep inside, but I knew there was more The world beyond this locked-up door [Chorus] [full band, heavy distorted guitar chords, crash cymbals] I'm breaking free, no more chains on me Running toward the sun, where I'm meant to be Leaving all the darkness, stepping out of the night Find my peace, where the future's bright On the other side [Verse 2] [acoustic guitar and bass, drums continue] I walked through the fire, and it didn't burn me down Rising from the ashes, my feet on solid ground Left the ghost behind, now I'm taking flight I'm heading for a world where the wrongs seem right [Chorus] [full band energy] I'm breaking free, no more chains on me Running toward the sun, where I'm meant to be Leaving all the darkness, stepping out of the night Find my peace, where the future's bright [Bridge] [half-time feel, sustained guitar chords] The scars remain, but they remind me how I walked the storm and made it out somehow Now I'm stronger, I'm fearless, I'm finally alive In a place I can truly thrive [Chorus] [full intensity, layered vocal harmonies] I'm breaking free, no more chains on me Running toward the sun, where I'm meant to be Leaving all the darkness, stepping out of the night Find my peace, where the future's bright On the other side [final guitar chord rings out]