[INTRO — soft, airy, almost whispered] [VERSE 1 — close mic, slow, breath gaps] Standing here, toe to toe, Fire burning in your eyes. Every word you threw at me — You can’t take ‘em back this time. They got that razors edge They cut like glass, they take control, Slicing through my wrists Leaving bruises on my soul. [PRE-CHORUS — slightly clearer tone] You built this cage with what you said, Your voice still echoes in my head. [CHORUS — soft chant, layered, minimal] I’m breaking down, I’m burning out now My heart is cold, and I’m bleeding out now I’m giving everything, Just to keep from screaming… [VERSE 2 — same softness, slightly more grounded] Every time I try to breathe, You drag me back, won’t let me leave. Your words are chains around my neck, The pain of you I can’t forget. You say it’s love, but I feel the toll — These bruises on my soul. [PRE-CHORUS — slightly clearer tone] You built this cage with what you said, Your voice still echoes in my head. [CHORUS — slightly thicker layering] I’m breaking down, I’m burning out now My heart is cold, and I’m bleeding out now I’m giving everything, Just to keep from screaming Cut me I bleed- this is not what I need I can start the engine, drive away — Or watch it all go up in flames. [BRIDGE — intimate, almost spoken, emotional but controlled] Rage is gasoline It can turn the engine or burst in flames Pain is a cycle Grab a Bible or grab a rifle You kicked when I was down And walked away You taught me how to hurt But maybe I needed the pain [FINAL CHORUS — layered but still restrained] I’m breaking down, I’m burning out now My heart is cold, and I’m bleeding out now I’m giving everything, Just to keep from screaming Cut me I bleed- this is not what I need I can start the engine, drive away — Or watch it all go up in flames
