Trapped In The Shadows

Verse 1
The walls are closing, the air is tight
Years of whispers, threats in the night
I count my steps, I hold my breath
Every word I say feels like a test

I’ve learned to nod, to smile, to comply
To hide the fear that I can’t deny
The world outside doesn’t see the chains
They don’t know the weight of my pains

Pre-Chorus
But somewhere inside, a spark remains
A tiny flame that won’t break in chains

Chorus
I’m trapped in the shadows, but I still breathe
I’ll hold my heart, though he tries to deceive
Every glance, every word, a twisted game
But I won’t vanish, I won’t be the same
I’m holding on, I’m still alive
Even in darkness, I’ll survive

Verse 2
I walk on eggshells, I hide my eyes
I memorize every move, every lie
The love I hoped for turned to control
Years of fear carved into my soul

I dream of light, of freedom, of air
Of a life where I’m more than his snare
And though my body trembles, my mind is clear
I’ll endure the storm, I won’t disappear

Pre-Chorus
But somewhere inside, a spark remains
A tiny flame that won’t break in chains

Chorus
I’m trapped in the shadows, but I still breathe
I’ll hold my heart, though he tries to deceive
Every glance, every word, a twisted game
But I won’t vanish, I won’t be the same
I’m holding on, I’m still alive
Even in darkness, I’ll survive

Bridge
I’ve learned the art of quiet survival
Of small rebellions, of mental revival
Every whisper I swallow, every step I take
Is a promise to myself, I won’t break

Final Chorus
I’m trapped in the shadows, but I still breathe
I’ll hold my heart, though he tries to deceive
Every glance, every word, a twisted game
But I won’t vanish, I won’t be the same
I’m holding on, I’m still alive
Even in darkness, I’ll survive

Outro
Years may pass, the chains may bind
But I carry my spark, I won’t unwind
And one day the light will break through the night
I am still here—I am still fight

female, alternative rock/emo. Electro pop/edm synthwave, gothic rock, dark electronic