An Empty Plate

(Verse 1) Cracked mirror on the wall, shows a stranger staring back Hollow eyes, sunken cheeks, on a skeletal attack Another day, another fight, the battle in my head Calories counted, portions taunted, by the voice of what I'm fed (Pre-Chorus) Empty plate, hollow ache, a twisted kind of friend The hunger screams, the body begs, but the cycle won't end Is this control, or am I controlled? A prisoner in my skin Trapped by numbers, warped perception, where the real me can't win (Chorus) Swallowed by shadows, a ghost in the light Drowning in silence, in the dead of night This war I'm waging, is tearing me apart An eating disorder, stealing my heart (Verse 2) The world spins fast, a blur of noise, a symphony of lies Perfection's image, a haunting mirage, reflected in my eyes Clothes hang loose, a canvas bare, a monument to fear The comfort of nothing, a hollow victory, with every single tear (Pre-Chorus) Empty plate, hollow ache, a twisted kind of friend The hunger screams, the body begs, but the cycle won't end Is this control, or am I controlled? A prisoner in my skin Trapped by numbers, warped perception, where the real me can't win (Chorus) Swallowed by shadows, a ghost in the light Drowning in silence, in the dead of night This war I'm waging, is tearing me apart An eating disorder, stealing my heart (Bridge) Is there beauty in these broken bones? Is there a light I can't see? Lost in the darkness, a fading whisper, begging to just be free (Chorus) Swallowed by shadows, a ghost in the light Drowning in silence, in the dead of night This war I'm waging, is tearing me apart An eating disorder, stealing my heart (Outro) But maybe, just maybe, a strength I can find To break the chains, reclaim my mind This battle's not over, but hope's a faint spark To fight for the light, and leave the dark