Man of Steel

[Verse]
Brick walls for bones, iron veins for blood
Smile stays steady, even drownin’ in the flood
Built for the weight, spine carryin’ the load
But silence the currency, never let it erode
Armor so shiny, reflections cut deep
Behind it, a graveyard where emotions sleep
Can’t cry, can’t crack, can’t stumble or bend
Every tear’s a betrayal, every break’s the end
[Prechorus]
Clenched fists, jaw locked, don’t let ‘em see
Man of steel, nothin’ tender left in me
[Chorus]
Soulful female vocals:
Man of steel, but I’m hollow inside
No chips in my armor, no room for the tide
Strong as I seem, I’m still tryna heal
But I can’t show the world how I feel
[Verse 2]
I’m the pillar, the post, the unshaken throne
Crumble in the dark, but in the light, I’m stone
Held together by pride, duct tape, and scars
Fragile heart buried deep behind prison bars
Every “I’m good” is a half-crooked grin
Inside there’s a storm, but it stays locked in
This mask got me gaspin’, suffocatin’ slow
But the world loves a hero, not the cracks that show
[Bridge]
Soulful female vocals (ad-libs weaving through):
When will you see, you can let it go?
Strength’s not just in the shield you hold
Man of steel, but you’re flesh and soul
Let the weight go, let it unfold
[Chorus]
Soulful female vocals:
Man of steel, but I’m hollow inside
No chips in my armor, no room for the tide
Strong as I seem, I’m still tryna heal
But I can’t show the world how I feel

minimal drum groove, strong, r&b, subtle bassline, female vocals, steady, male vocals, raw, warm keys, atmospheric ad-libs for texture, steady pocket, soulful female vocals on hook, rap, soulful, male rap vocals