Verse 1 (whispering) My shadow’s melting in the sun (California sky’s so bright, still I run) Chasing echoes on these golden streets (But every smile I fake cuts me deep) Pre-Chorus Waves crash soft, but I’m sinking inside Pretending warmth can mask what I hide I swallow secrets and paint on a grin Under that sunlight, all my walls are thin Chorus(dark female voice) I’m stuck in paradise, crying in the glow The palm trees whisper what I never show Darkness in daylight, no place left to go I’m wrapped in sunshine, but I feel so low Verse 2 In neon dreams, I see ghosts at night They hum lullabies I cannot fight So many footprints on the sandy floor But I’m still waiting for a knock at my door Pre-Chorus 2 Late-night highways run me in circles Reflections glare, revealing what hurts There's no hiding when light is the cage And I can’t outrun the storm in my brain Chorus (repeat) I’m stuck in paradise, crying in the glow The palm trees whisper what I never show Darkness in daylight, no place left to go I’m wrapped in sunshine, but I feel so low Bridge I taste the sugar in the air But it’s salted by my tears Falling under perfect skies All my fears become so clear Chorus (outro) I’m stuck in paradise, crying in the glow The palm trees whisper what I never show Darkness in daylight, no place left to go I’m wrapped in sunshine… but I feel so low