[Intro] I stare into the night, time drags on slow Cigarettes burn like soldiers — on a battlefield, they go [Verse 1] I trace the path I walked on broken glass A scarlet trail leads back to me at last You crouch low to the ground — a nocturnal beast In this race, I’ll never win — my fate’s released [Pre-Chorus] Cities burn behind you — I watch the flames I fight for scraps, I feed the shame [Chorus] Nocturnal beast — you mark your ground You call it love — I call it siege You want my soul — I want release Nocturnal beast — I know your name [Verse 2] Cities light up behind you, set ablaze I fight for every foothold in this endless maze No victor in this war, no glory to claim Only ruins remain — truth burned to flame Shell casings of my answers fall into the snow Hissing, they melt my last stronghold below Your sly, devilish gaze — a serpent’s design Promises me defeat — a bitter-sweet wine [Pre-Chorus] Cities burn behind you — I watch the flames I fight for scraps, I feed the shame [Chorus] Nocturnal beast — you mark your ground You call it love — I call it siege You want my soul — I want release Nocturnal beast — I know your name [Bridge] They say there’s a name for this… A hunger that can’t be filled… A mirror that only shows you… I’m not your cure. I’m not your prey. [Final Chorus] Nocturnal beast — I cut the thread I know my name — I choose the dawn You call my name — I turn away Nocturnal beast — the war is done [Outro] [Whispered, male vocals] I stare into the night… Cigarettes burn… Snow falls silent… I’m still here… [Silence]
