7. Ghost's in the Machine

[Verse 1] We find a junction in the wall – a port that no one could recall She plugs herself directly in – the data screams beneath her skin I watch her body jerk and shake for every line of code we break The firewall tries to fry her mind – but she's too stubborn – she's too kind – to leave me Her eyes roll back – her fingers twitch – she's diving in the deepest ditch Of their mainframe – she's swimming through the fire that they never knew She's whispering the kill-code's verse – she's turning their world to a hearse [Pre-Chorus] To let them win – to let them take everything we came to break She's in the machine – she's in the fight – I hold her hand with all my might To let them win – to let them take everything we came to break She's in the machine – she's in the fight – I hold her hand with all my might [Chorus] GHOST IN THE MACHINE! SHE RIDES THE WIRE! Punching through their digital pyre – every error – every glitch She's the breaker – I'm the switch – UPLOAD THE VIRUS! SPREAD THE PLAGUE! Make their perfect system vague – she's screaming but she won't let go I've never loved her more – I know – I've never loved her more – I know [Verse 2] A spark – her arm goes limp and pale – the system struck her without fail But she completed half the load before she crumpled to the road I catch her – hold her – feel her breathe – she whispers "Don't you dare to grieve Just take the drive and finish it – I've given you the final bit – my love" Her pulse is weak – her skin is cold – but she's the bravest I've beheld I press the drive into my chest – I tell her "You will get your rest But not tonight – because I need you – I've never needed anyone But you – you're the only sun – you're the only battle I have won" [Pre-Chorus] To let them win – to let them take everything we came to break She's in the machine – she's in the fight – I hold her hand with all my might To let them win – to let them take everything we came to break She's in the machine – she's in the fight – I hold her hand with all my might [Chorus] GHOST IN THE MACHINE! SHE RIDES THE WIRE! Punching through their digital pyre – every error – every glitch She's the breaker – I'm the switch – UPLOAD THE VIRUS! SPREAD THE PLAGUE! Make their perfect system vague – she's screaming but she won't let go I've never loved her more – I know – I've never loved her more – I know [Verse 3] I carry her into the dark – a body bruised – a dying spark She says "Go on – leave me here – the spire is so near" But I refuse – I lift her high – we'll finish this – or we'll both die Together – lovers – not just friends – our story never really ends I find a vent – I tuck her in – I kiss her forehead – her skin is thin I say "I'll be back in ten – just hold on – count to ten again" She squeezes my hand – a fragile grip – I feel my own heart start to rip [Bridge] She rasps "I love you – always have – since the white room – you were my salve You didn't know – but I was watching – I was plotting – I was catching Every glimpse of your resistance – you were my persistence" I whisper back "I love you too – I didn't know – but now I do – I'll finish this for you" [Outro] Ghost... ghost... she's fading but she's still a host... To every hope I ever had... I'll save her – I'll be her man... Ghost... ghost... I'm running now – I'm running fast... I'll make this moment last – I'll make this moment last...