[Intro – whispered] Yeah… I’m still here. Still breathing in the dark. [Verse 1] Cracked mirrors in my head, can’t escape the sound Every promise I believed got buried underground I smile for the daylight, lie through my teeth But the night keeps digging holes underneath [Pre-Chorus] I carry weight you never see Chains wrapped tight around my sleep Say I’m fine, yeah that’s the lie I rehearse it every time [Chorus] There’s sadness in the shadows, crawling up my spine Every time I face the light, it pulls me back inside I’m screaming but it echoes, nowhere left to hide I live with the darkness Sadness in the shadows of my mind [Verse 2] Knuckles white, jaw locked, pacing in a cage Every word I never said is written in the rage They say “move on,” like it’s that clean But scars don’t fade just ‘cause you believe [Pre-Chorus] I bite my tongue, I play my role Broken halo, cracked control If this pain is what I am Then I’ll wear it like a brand [Chorus] There’s sadness in the shadows, crawling up my spine Every time I face the light, it pulls me back inside I’m screaming but it echoes, nowhere left to hide I live with the darkness Sadness in the shadows of my mind [Bridge – breakdown] Back off Don’t tell me how to heal This numbness is the only thing I feel Hands shake, heart cold, eyes wide I don’t wanna die— I just don’t wanna feel alive like this [Breakdown] I’m not okay. Don’t say my name. I’m holding on, but I’m drained. [Final Chorus – layered vocals] There’s sadness in the shadows, tattooed in my bones Even when I’m not alone, I’m still alone I’ve made peace with the pain, yeah it follows me Sadness in the shadows Is a part of me [Outro – calm, distant] When the lights go out… I remain.
