[Verse 1 – piano and soft electric guitar] Woke up in pain, can't feel my hands Blood tests, scans — no one understands I wear this smile (but it’s made of strain) Every breath I take... just whispers remain [Pre-Chorus – subtle build, aching harmonies] They say “you’re strong” (but they don’t know) That I scream inside and never show I’m a shadow in my own damn skin Fighting battles I can’t win… [Chorus – powerful, explosive, orchestral metal energy] I need a lifeline! (Don’t let me drown!) This body’s breaking (but I won’t stay down) I’m stitched in scars — outside and in But I swear I’ll rise again So if you’re out there — hear my cry (Everybody’s broken — but we still try) [Verse 2 – dual vocal with intensity and vulnerability] Some nights I see her, my future self Bald and beautiful, fighting like hell Or legs that tremble, hands that freeze (M.S. ain't kind... but it won’t take me) [Pre-Chorus – more anger, more hope] I don’t need pity — I need truth A voice to cut through this ache and proof That someone’s out there, torn like me Still learning how to breathe... [Chorus – fuller with choir harmonies] I need a lifeline! (I’m screaming loud!) A light to burn through the shadow cloud I’m not ashamed of the war I fight (But damn, I need a break tonight) If you’re out there — say you know (Everybody’s broken — but we still glow) [Bridge – Evanescence-style orchestral break, haunting vocals] They only see what the eyes reveal Not the flares, not the pain I feel Invisible chains around my soul But I still climb, still crawl, still hope... (Whispered: “Help me hold on…”) [Final Chorus – massive rock-metal crescendo] I need a lifeline! (Just one breath!) A hand to pull me from the edge of death Don’t need fixing, don’t need praise Just someone who sees the haze So if you’re out there — sing my song (Everybody’s broken... but we still belong) [Outro – soft piano and vocal whisper] We still belong... (Yeah... we still belong)
