[Intro: crackling distortion, 7/8 guitar] [Verse 1: staccato baritone] A story traveled through the room Got sharper every time it moved Somebody added little flames Until a stranger wore the blame They handed me another spark And waited for my part [Pre-Chorus: rising counterpoint] I could keep the fire alive Or leave the match aside [Chorus: explosive melodic hook] I'll be the break between the flames The place where rumors lose their names Not every story needs a voice Not every whisper needs a choice If cruelty needs another hand To carry it across the land I'll let the burning end with me [Drop: syncopated slap bass, IDM edits] [Verse 2: warm melodic] I said, "We don't know what is true" And asked what kindness there could do If someone's story needs discussing Let them have a voice in something [Bridge: half-time, suspended chord] A reputation takes a life to grow And seconds just to overthrow [Final Chorus: stacked harmonies] Let the fire end with me And leave their dignity intact [Outro: distorted guitar resolves]
