[Intro – Samuel] I thought it was over, thought I was free The silence was golden, like breath finally breathed But something’s twitchin’ in the back of my head A whisper crawlin’ back from the dead… [Verse 1 – Samuel] Lookin’ in the mirror, I don’t see a threat But the cracks in the glass haven’t healed just yet It’s quiet… too quiet — feels like a setup Peace can be fake when your mind won’t let up Walkin’ straight lines, but the shadows bend Was it really the end, or just playin’ pretend? I fought that voice, buried it deep But now it’s scratchin’, starvin’, crawlin’ from sleep [Voice – deep and gridy] You really thought you could kill me? That was cute You turned down the volume I just hit mute [Chorus – Samuel] Every time I run, you’re right behind Creepin’ back into my mind I said I beat you, but maybe I lied Or maybe you just never died I’m not the man that I was before You’re not welcome here anymore But I hear the echo, I feel the spark Just a flicker… in the dark [Verse 2 – yelling deep gridy] Didn’t need a door — I am the floor You stand on me just to feel secure I’m every scar that shaped your skin Every fight you thought you’d win I’m not just pain — I’m fuel, I’m fire The deeper you push, the more I inspire I’m not here to haunt — I am your art Your rage, your grit, your broken heart [Verse 3 – Samuel] You think you’re clever, think you’re deep But I’m more than the demons I used to keep I’ve grown since the last time we talked I’ve learned how to walk without fear in my thoughts You don’t get to claim my soul or name You’re just a ghost in a house I’ve reclaimed This is war, yeah, but I came with a plan I’m not a victim — I’m a changed man [Bridge – Back and Forth] (Spixe) You’ll always need me!! (Samuel) I need peace! (Spixe) You’ll fall again! (Samuel) I stand on belief!! (Spixe) You’re still afraid! (Samuel) I’m not the same! (Spixe) That fire you fight! (Samuel) I turned it to flame! [Final Chorus – Samuel] Every time I run, you’re right behind But you don’t define what’s in my mind I said I beat you, and now it’s true You’re just a shadow I outgrew I’m not the man I was before And you don’t own me anymore Let the echo die, let me restart You’re just a flicker… in the dark [Outro – Samuel, quiet] I still hear you sometimes... But I don’t listen.
