[Verse 1] Cold winds trace the halls of my mind Reflections shatter in corners I find Every step feels heavier than before Secrets crawling behind every door [Pre-Chorus 1] I can’t run, I can’t hide The darkness follows me inside Whispers rise where the light won’t go I feel it deep—I know [Chorus] The shadow knows, it’s calling me Dragging me through what I can’t see The shadow knows, it won’t let go Dragging me under, I can’t say no [Verse 2] Faster now, the walls are closing in The fight inside is wearing thin Eyes of fire stare back at me I face the truth I can’t unsee [Pre-Chorus 2] I won’t break, I won’t kneel The pulse of fear I will not feel It claws, it drags, it drifts below I sense it now—I know [Chorus] The shadow knows, it’s calling me Dragging me through what I can’t see The shadow knows, it won’t let go Dragging me under, I can’t say no [Solo – aggressive melodic guitar, pre-Verse 3] [Verse 3] Through the fire, I step alone Chill of ghosts that freeze my bones I climb the edge where silence screams The void retreats before my dreams [Bridge] Every fear, every whispered lie Flares within the night I defy I rise through the cracks of despair Stronger now, I’ll meet it there [Chorus – final, layered] The shadow knows, but I still stand Breaking free, I take command The shadow knows, it can’t control I’ve claimed the night, I’ve claimed my soul [Outro – fading, dramatic vocals with strings optional] The shadow… the shadow knows The shadow… the shadow knows
