[The Iron Slide] [ Verse 1: Intimate Vulnerable Male Vocals ] A wooden frame sits on the floor Face down against the bedroom door I leave it lying in the dust The final snap of broken trust [ Pre-Chorus 1: Building Emotional Tension, Passionate Vocals ] You swore the bitter pain would end That you would be my only friend But every word was built on lies I see the mask behind your eyes [ Chorus 1: Upfront Solo Vocals, Clear Articulation ] I will not crumble in the dark I’m leaving every bitter mark You stole the ground beneath my feet But now my freedom is complete [ Verse 2: Intimate Vulnerable Male Vocals ] Your every promise turned to glass I watch the hollow moments pass The jagged shards are on the tile I haven’t felt safe for a while [ Pre-Chorus 2: Building Emotional Tension, Passionate Vocals ] You called the heavy silence peace You wanted distance to increase But I refuse to stay this low I’m letting all the venom go [ Chorus 2: Upfront Solo Vocals, Clear Articulation ] I will not crumble in the dark I’m leaving every bitter mark You stole the ground beneath my feet But now my freedom is complete [Instrumental Break - Melodic Piano Solo and Acoustic Guitar Accents] [ Bridge: Dry Upfront Vocals, Crisp Piano, Tight Rhythm ] A phone is flickering on the stand I held the weight in every hand I blow the bitter ash away To start a brand-new kind of day [ Verse 3: Intimate Vulnerable Male Vocals ] I hear the heavy iron slide There is no room for you to hide I walk into the morning air Without a burden or a care [ Pre-Chorus 3: Building Emotional Tension, Passionate Vocals ] The shadow falls against the wall I’m never gonna fear the fall I leave the wreckage in the room I’m walking out to break the gloom [ Final Chorus: Upfront Solo Vocals, Clear Articulation ] I’m moving far beyond the dark I’ve healed from every bitter mark The ground is firm beneath my feet The revolution is complete [ Outro: Upfront Dry Vocals, Fading Emotional Resonance ] The gate is open wide and clear I’ve conquered every single fear A brand new world is in my sight I’m heading out to claim my light
