[Verse 1 – clean, restrained] There’s a crack in the ceiling of my spine Every thought leaks through like gasoline I built a life out of warning signs Still act surprised when it burns in me I keep my teeth clenched through every lie Smile stitched just to pass the test They ask how I’m still alive I don’t answer I just deflect [Pre-Chorus – rising tension] I stitched myself up just to function Said I’m fine like it means something But every breath feels borrowed time And I’m running out of alibis [Chorus – scream / clean layered] (Male – scream) I’M TORN APART BY THE THINGS I HIDE BY THE VOICES I KEEP ALIVE (Clean harmony) I tried to be whole I tried to be strong (Both) BUT I’M TORN APART BETWEEN WHAT I WAS AND WHAT I’VE BECOME (Male – scream) PULL ME BACK TO THE EDGE I’M ON I’M STILL STANDING BUT I’M COMING UNDONE [Verse 2 – tighter, darker] I learned how to breathe underwater In rooms filled with doubt and decay Every promise feels like a slaughter When hope keeps slipping away I wear my composure like armor But it’s rusted through at the seams I talk to myself like a stranger Who knows exactly what I mean [Pre-Chorus – half scream] I split my soul just to survive Left the weak parts buried alive If this is healing Explain why I feel like I’m losing the fight [Chorus – full intensity] (Male – scream) I’M TORN APART BY THE THINGS I HIDE BY THE VOICES I KEEP ALIVE (Clean harmony) I tried to be whole I tried to be strong (Both) BUT I’M TORN APART BETWEEN WHAT I WAS AND WHAT I’VE BECOME (Male – scream) PULL ME BACK TO THE EDGE I’M ON I’M STILL STANDING BUT I’M COMING UNDONE [Bridge – atmospheric into growl] (Clean, low) If I let go Will I disappear? (Growl rising) OR WILL THE TRUTH FINALLY GET ME OUT OF HERE? (Scream) I’VE BEEN HOLDING MYSELF TOGETHER WITH FRACTURED HANDS AND SECOND CHANCES IF I BREAK NOW LET IT SHOW I’M DONE PRETENDING I’M ENHANCED [Breakdown – half-time, brutal] RIP IT OPEN LET IT BLEED I’M SICK OF BEING WHAT THEY NEED NO MORE MASKS NO MORE ART I CAN’T HEAL IF I’M TORN APART [Instrumental Break] [Final Chorus – layered, desperate then defiant] (Male – scream) I’M TORN APART BUT I’M STILL HERE EVERY SHATTERED PIECE IS CLEAR (Clean – resolute) I won’t erase What made me real (Both) I’M TORN APART BUT I WON’T BOW I WEAR THE DAMAGE HERE AND NOW (Male – scream) IF THIS IS HOW I SURVIVE THEN LET THE WORLD SEE WHAT’S LEFT ALIVE [Outro – fading, distorted] Torn apart But breathing Torn apart Still breathing (whispered) Still here.
