Smoke and Silver

[Verse 1] Neon buzzin’, midnight low, cheap perfume and a radio. She sings for tips and empty eyes, where promises are thin as lies. The owner smiles, his hands too near, she hides her fear behind the cheer. In this place of smoke and sin, she trades her voice for walls and wind. [Chorus] In smoke and silver, dreams decay, but her heart still hums a better way. She smiles through pain, they’ll never know — she’s already planning where to go. In smoke and silver, her soul won’t stay, she’s saving light for another day. [Verse 2] Men with whiskey in their veins, whisper words that sound like chains. Every note a silent plea, “God, don’t let this swallow me.” The mirror cracks, her song remains, soft defiance in the stains. She counts her cash, she hides her tears, tonight she’ll face her quiet fears. [Chorus] In smoke and silver, dreams decay, but her heart still hums a better way. She smiles through pain, they’ll never know — she’s already planning where to go. In smoke and silver, her soul won’t stay, she’s saving light for another day. [Bridge – whisper, intimate] She knows the door behind the stage, leads to freedom, leads to change. One last song, one final bow, she’s leaving — just not now. [Final Chorus – soulful, powerful] In smoke and silver, she won’t drown, she’s gonna tear these shadows down. A voice too strong to fade away — she’ll find her sun beyond this gray. [Outro – soft piano, quiet hum] Smoke and silver fade… but Amérah stays brave.