[Intro] “Careful…” It says it like a warning— but it feels like it’s reaching. [Verse 1] It doesn’t chase, it doesn’t plead, just brushes close, then disappears, Tilts its head like, “Go on, try…” like it’s been waiting for me here. “Just a step,” it hums too light, something shifting out of sight, No sharp edge, no threat in view— just the sense it’s pulling through. [Pre-Chorus] If it’s danger, why’s it slow? If it’s wrong, why don’t I know? Why does it feel like it’s mine? [Chorus] I want the shadows—pull me in, Feel them closing all around, Every step I shouldn’t take Feels like something I should chase. Let them circle where I stand, Trace the edges of my hands, If it’s reaching out for me— I don’t want to break free. [Verse 2] “Say you’re scared,” it laughs again, “Say you won’t go wandering,” But it shifts before I turn— like it’s something I can’t pin. Every line starts bending thin, something slipping just within, What was clear begins to slide— like the dark is just inside. [Pre-Chorus] If it breaks me, let it try— I’m done asking questions why, Maybe this is what I need… [Chorus] I want the shadows—pull me in, Feel them closing all around, Every step I shouldn’t take Feels like something I should chase. Let them circle where I stand, Trace the edges of my hands, If it’s reaching out for me— I don’t want to break free. [Bridge] “Go ahead…” it shifts too close, “You’ve been feeling this the most…” And the worst part I can’t deny— is I lean in every time. [Final Chorus] I want the shadows—pull me in, Feel them closing all around, Every step I shouldn’t take Feels like something I should chase. Let them circle where I stand, Trace the edges of my hands, If it’s reaching out for me— I don’t want to break free. [Outro] “Good choice…” …like it already knew.
