[Verse 1]
I’ve given a face to the darkness I fight
Named him Matthew, who steals all my light
He smiles like a friend, but his grin is a lie
He tells me I’m weak, that there’s no use to try
[Pre-Chorus]
“Most people are happier,” he whispers low
“Your pain is a burden you shouldn’t show”
“Maybe you’re worthless, a shadow, a sin”
“Why even fight when you’re losing within?”
[Chorus]
But I remember feeling stronger than this
Even when he crawls in, feeding me his hiss
I fight his grip, I slam the door in his face
I’m not worthless, I’m fire in this desolate place
I’m the storm that will break his embrace
[Instrumental Break – Heavy Riff
(Distorted guitars crash in, a driving double bass drum, power chords roaring.)]
[Verse 2]
Matthew’s like a drug, a familiar escape
His name, like Meth, hides the pain in a cape
He wraps me up like a blanket of lead
Darkness in my veins—his poison has spread
[Pre-Chorus]
But somewhere inside I recall a brighter day
A thread of hope pulls me out of the gray
People who see me, even in this fall
Remind me I’m worthy, that I can stand tall
[Chorus]
I remember feeling stronger than this
Even when he crawls in, feeding me his hiss
I fight his grip, I slam the door in his face
I’m not worthless, I’m fire in this desolate place
I’m the storm that will break his embrace
[Instrumental Break – Atmospheric & Dark
(Slow, clean guitar arpeggios with reverb, layered with haunting synths.)]
[Bridge]
One day I’ll punch Matthew right in his perfect teeth
Tear down his lies with the strength underneath
Sometimes he slips in, but I catch him at the door
Sometimes he wins, but I rise even more
[Instrumental Break – Guitar Solo
(Epic shredding guitar solo, blending melody with chaos, leads into a powerful build-up.)]
[Chorus]
I remember feeling stronger than this
Even when he crawls in, feeding me his hiss
I fight his grip, I slam the door in his face
I’m not worthless, I’m fire in this desolate place
I’m the storm that will break his embrace