(Intro — A heartbeat. A match striking. A low breath.) Rave: I found you on the darkside… You’ve been crying for too long… Now, let me speak… (beat drops) — (Verse 1 — Nathan, exhausted and honest.) Nathan: I used to be so happy — where did that person go? Now, every time I see my reflection, it’s a face I don’t recognize. I hate myself; the light within me has vanished. I cry every single day, but I’m trying to stay strong. Rave (cutting in sharply): You’ve been throwing pity parties, and they’re honestly not that enjoyable. You’ve been crying for a while now; are you close to being done? You say you hate yourself, yet, look at that, you’re still here. You’ve gotten out of bed and faced the world for five whole years. Don’t you want your power back? Don’t you want to make them pay? You can’t prove those liars wrong if you beat yourself down every day. I say this as a friend; I say it because I know who you truly are. I’ve been here from the beginning, but I’ve been waiting in the shadows. — (Pre-Chorus — Rave, building.) Rave: I’m the voice within you that knows exactly what you’re worth. I’m that “back off” energy that you need to prioritize. I’m the line drawn in the sand and the boundaries you need to set. I’m the fire you’ll unleash and the strength you’ll manifest. Aren’t you tired of always being last? You have no discipline. You say that it’s your illness — that’s a crutch, my friend. You know all your symptoms, and you have the tools to fight them. And when someone tries to push you, you have every right to strike them. — (Chorus — Both voices, layered.) Both: Break the chains, lose the muzzle, stop being so polite. You please everyone but yourself — you know that right. You let everyone you’ve ever known drain you dry. And yet, you wonder why you always feel so dead inside. Found me on the darkside, darkside. You found me on the darkside, darkside. Can’t shake away this feeling in my veins. Found me on the darkside, darkside. Found me on the darkside. — (Verse 2 — Nathan, pushing back, then Rave, relentless.) Nathan: But it’s not my fault—I was raised to be kind. Rave: It’s not your responsibility to be everyone’s ray of sunshine. Nathan: But if I’m not nice, they’ll leave. Rave: Let them walk away. Nathan: I need them. Rave: No, you don’t. They think you’re just too much to handle. So let them choke on it. Nathan: I just can’t be that person. Rave: Why? Just stand like this. It’s not the end of the world if they call you heartless. Nathan: Stop it. Rave: Why? You know I’m right. You know that’s why I’m here. You’re done with all their games, and this is your year. Friend, I’m here to help you. Come on, just let me out. I was sent here from the shadows, and I need to see this through. Imagine everything you and I will achieve. I’m done watching you cry. I’m done watching you fall. Every tear feels like a drop of fire burning through my soul. Nathan: I’m sorry. Rave: I’ve watched you on the edge, and I pulled you back every time. I was the only one there for you when those people crossed the line. I was the scream that saved your life. I was the voice you found years later. I’m the shelter you built so you could feel a little safer. So I can’t just sit and watch while you tear yourself apart. I can’t just give up on you. I won’t let you break your heart. I won’t let you fall apart. — (Chorus — Both voices, louder.) Both: Found me on the darkside, darkside. You found me on the darkside, darkside. Can’t shake away this feeling in my veins. Found me on the darkside, darkside. Found me on the darkside. — (Bridge — Rave, commanding, then Nathan, finally answering.) Rave: So what’s it gonna be? Nathan: Okay. Rave: I can’t hear you. What’s it gonna be? Nathan (voice rising, finding his fire): I said okay. You pain in the neck. Rave (proud): That’s better. Now get up off the ground. And tell the world that it can back off because it’s just us now. — (Final Chorus — Both voices, full power, together.) Both: Found me on the darkside, darkside. Found me on the darkside, darkside. Can’t shake away this feeling in my veins. I found me on the darkside, darkside Found me on the darkside Found me on the darkside Found me on the— --- (Outro — Heartbeat steady. A match lighting. Two voices, calm, together.) Rave: You found me on the darkside... Nathan: And I'm never leaving you there again... Rave: Good... now let's go make them choke... Both: Together... (heartbeat) (silence)
