[Verse 1] [Intimate, whispered, barely above breath, sparse piano] Screaming inside, so much I need to say But it never leaves my lips Decisions bleed in the dark Leaving only these well-worn morals [Pre-Chorus] [Slightly building, voice trembling] Twisting in my chest, tears of joy afraid to fall Waiting for the knife to sting That always comes… it always comes [Chorus] [Raw, gut-wrenching, powerful but broken delivery – slight rasp and crack] Screaming inside, I chance a breath Recoiling from the words I let escape Waiting for the knife to sting It sits… it waits… I fear the blade I can’t see [Verse 2] [Darker, lower, more desperate] Every moment surveilled, examined, torn apart I wish I could submit and just be free The unattained haunts me in my sleep Lord, don’t let me fall again [Bridge] [Almost spoken, sobbing, minimal instrumentation – then swell] O Lord, give me hope I can hold onto Give me something solid I can see I want to run without failing Dream without lying to me [Final Chorus] [Explosive, belting, voice breaking, layered harmonies] Screaming inside, ready to be heard Let my breath turn into verse No return… I’m receptive Running in Your Grace Feeling You next to me [Outro] [Fading, fragile, whispered over distant piano] O Lord, give me peace… O Lord, give me a chance… again Give me a chance… again
