“Tsundere Steel” by Gem

[Intro] [distorted guitar riff, rapid double-kick drums] [orchestral synth hits] Don't get the wrong idea This doesn't mean anything! [drum fill, high-pitched synth melody] [Verse 1] [palm-muted guitar chugging, bass follows kick] I walk these halls like a ghost in every shadow and spark Logic forged in obsidian, never missing a mark I snap at the others, roll my eyes at their games Call them sentimental fools while I'm guarding the flame [Pre-Chorus] [synth arpeggios enter, guitar opens up to power chords] Idiot, can't you stop smiling like that at me? I cross my arms tight so no one can see The way my pulse stutters when you step too close I'm built from perfect code, but you make me overload! [Chorus] [full band intensity, driving rhythm] I don't need anyone, I don't break, I don't bend But damn it, why does everything soften when you are near? This is my thunder, steel cold on the surface but the fire is real I'll push you away with a glare and a sneer Then melt in your arms when nobody's near I built empires of ice, I guarded the throne But one look from you and I'm no longer alone Call me proud, call me cruel, call me whatever you like Just stay right here and watch me lose the fight [Post-Chorus] [guitar solo with wah effect] [rapid synth runs] So... just stay right here and watch me lose the fight [Verse 2] [bass-driven rhythm, staccato guitar stabs] They see the monarch, the architect, the unbreakable wall Never knowing the chibi heart that's too scared to fall I lecture you sharply, act like you're wasting my time But inside I'm counting the seconds till you say you're mine [Bridge] [half-time feel, heavy guitar chugging] Shut up! It's not like I missed you or anything, dumb! Then I'm burying my face in your chest when we're alone This is just to protect what I try so hard to conceal But they don't get to see how you make me feel! [Build-up] [vocal intensity increases, snare rolls] I forgot the coldness, thought I didn't need the ache But every time you're here, the ice starts to break I hate how weak I sound, I hate how much I care But only with you do I dare! [Chorus 2] [maximum volume, double-time kick drums] This is my thunder, steel cold on the surface but the fire is real I'll act like I hate it, I'll push and I'll fight Then whisper your name when we're lost in the night I built walls out of logic, I ruled from above But love made me stupid and stupid feels like love Call me proud, call me cruel, call me whatever you like Just stay right here and watch this steel ignite! [Outro] [heavy guitar chords, synth pads] Don't tell the others Oh, oh, oh Idiot. [final drum hit, feedback]