Static Between the Stars

[Verse 1] I woke up with the ceiling breathing Like the night was learning my name Every thought’s a broken signal Every step feels slightly delayed I trace the cracks in the pavement Like they’re maps I never learned to read I keep hearing echoes of tomorrow But they don’t sound anything like me [Pre-Chorus] If I’m lost, let it mean something If I fall, let me feel the ground I don’t want a perfect ending I just want the truth right now [Chorus] I’m the static between the stars I’m the pause before the sound Trying not to tear apart While the whole world’s breaking down If I disappear tonight Will the silence make a sound? I’m the static between the stars Still trying to be found [Verse 2] Every smile feels like a rehearsal For a role I never chose I carry ghosts in my pockets They whisper things nobody knows Time keeps pulling at my jacket Like it wants me left behind I keep chasing after moments That refuse to stay in line [Pre-Chorus] If this ache is what I’m made of Then let it burn instead of fade I’m done hiding in the shadows Of the choices that I never made [Chorus] I’m the static between the stars I’m the echo in the crowd Trying not to fall apart While I’m screaming without sound If I disappear tonight Will the darkness turn around? I’m the static between the stars Still trying to be found [Bridge] Hold on— I can feel it slipping The weight of every almost-life If hope’s a fire, I’ve been missing I’ll strike the match one more time (quiet) One more time… [Breakdown / Half-Time] Strip me down to the wires Let me see what’s left inside If I’m broken, let it show I’m done living terrified [Final Chorus] I’m the static between the stars But I’m learning how to shine Every scar’s a signal flare Saying I’m still alive If I disappear tonight Let the truth be what I found I’m the static between the stars And I won’t fade out now [Outro] The ceiling’s finally quiet The night lets go of my name I’m still here, still breathing And that has to mean something changed