Reverse Midas

Verse 1 I woke up to sunshine, swore today’s the one, Breathed in hope like oxygen, chased the morning sun. But the sky cracked open, spilled its acid rain, Every silver lining’s just a ghost of pain. Pre-Chorus I wrote a love song—it turned to a scream, Planted roses, but thorns grew unseen. Promised joy, but the universe laughed, Every win’s a wound, every light’s a gash. Chorus Got a reverse Midas touch, gold just turns to dust, Every “yes” I whisper, the world screams “trust!” Laugh and it’s a landslide, smile and the stars rust, Break my heart with daylight— All I touch is crushed. Verse 2 They said, “Take the promotion,” but the office bled, Raised a toast to friendship—watch the glasses shed. Sent a text, “I’m healing,” but the sirens wailed, Opened up my soul and found the storm pre-mailED. Bridge Mirror, mirror, show me the curse, Why does kindness drown? Why does love disperse? I built heaven from ash, but hell rehearsed, Now I’m just a hymn that the devils sing first. Chorus Got a reverse Midas touch, gold just turns to rust, Every “yes” I whisper, the world screams “trust!” Laugh and it’s a landslide, smile and the stars combust, Break my heart with daylight— All I touch is crushed. Outro So I’ll breathe in the silence, let the shadows cling, ‘Cause every spark I cradle dies with broken wings. If I’m cursed to kill the light, then I’ll fade to grey— Maybe my existence is the price the sun won’t pay.