[Intro: Sparse analog synths, distant static, rhythmic clicks like a rail switch] [Vocalist: Male, baritone; restrained, magnetic, wounded] [Energy: Slow burn, mechanical grace, restrained emotion] [Verse 1] Silver coil trembling, under circuit’s skin Autumn frost riding cold rails within Every echo pulling tighter, sparks ignite desire Counting every step laid bare along the wire [Pre-Chorus] Stillness in the silence, candle’s final sigh We're locked upon this rail — and it leads us where we die [Chorus] Down to the wire — embers glowing, hearts expire Riding the rail with no reverse Ash in the wind, the click before the fire Everything ends, down to the wire [Verse 2] Bare feet stumble where the voltage climbs False hope ticking at the crossing sign Along the track where choices fail We trace the fire’s path on a humming rail [Pre-Chorus] Every hesitation, every line we cross Still tethered to the rail — every turn a cost [Chorus] Down to the wire — the circuit’s holding tight One last spark beneath the night No jumping off, no quick repair Just fractured signals and metal prayers Everything breaks, down to the wire [Bridge: Filtered synths, deep echo, distant rattling sound] With a hum and a flicker, with everything higher We can't outrun the rail — down, down to the wire [Final Chorus: Slow build to restrained climax] Down to the wire, the fuse, the flame, the wheel Bound to the rail, to what we feel Smoke uncurls where hope once was Ends and beginnings — same thin fire We all come down, down to the wire [Outro: Fading synth pulse, metallic clicks, whispered phrases] Down… the rail… To the wire… No turning back… Down… to the wire…
