[Intro] [whisper over riff] “You keep pushin’… pushin’… but I ain’t breakin’…” [Verse 1] [rap/nu-metal] You snap at shadows, actin’ like I’m here to attack you, Walkin’ on broken glass every time I try to back you. Barricadin’ your heart like it’s some battleground, But I’m the only one here tryna pull your guard down. You twist your fear into fire, you light the fuse and retreat— But I’m the one takin’ the hits while you burn out your heat. [Pre-Chorus] [LP lift, clean guitar arpeggio C5–G5–A5] I see the fear behind your rage, The scars you never let me know… You buildin’ walls around your pain, But I’m the one who knows. [Chorus] [big melodic hook, chords: C5–G#5–A#5–G5] I’m not your enemy—why are you runnin’ from me? You keep on blamin’ me for all the damage you don’t wanna see. I’m standin’ right here, but you treat me like I’m a threat— I’m not your enemy… I’m the one who never left. [Verse 2] [heavier riff, syncopated chugs] You twist the truth, turn every word into ammunition, Dodgin’ the guilt you fire off like it’s your mission. You wanna see a villain? Fine—I’ll wear the mask you painted, But deep inside you know I’m the only one who hasn’t changed yet. You keep pushin’ me, bruisin’ me, losin’ me in your doubt— But everything you’re runnin’ from is what I’m tryna pull out. [Pre-Chorus] [repeat energy, slight growl] You push me further every day, But I can’t watch you self-destruct… You say you don’t need anyone— But I know that’s just a front. [Chorus] [bigger, layered harmonies] I’m not your enemy—why are you runnin’ from me? You keep on blamin’ me for all the damage you don’t wanna see. I’m standin’ right here, but you treat me like I’m a threat— I’m not your enemy… I’m the one who never left. [Bridge] [minimal drums, clean chords] You don’t have to fight me… you don’t have to push me away. You’re terrified I’ll disappear, but I’m right here, and I’ll stay. [Guitar Solo] [Metallica style melodic shred] [Slow bend from 15 to 17 on G string, vibrato] [Climb: 12–15–17 on B, then 15–17–19 on high E] [Legato run descending: 19–17–15–14–12 (E) then 15–12 (B)] [Finish with dual-harmonic bend on 17 (G) + 20 (B)] [Final Chorus] [full power] I’m not your enemy—don’t turn your back on the light. We’re either fallin’ apart or we’re gonna make this right. I’m standin’ right here, but you treat me like I’m a threat— I’m not your enemy… I’m the one who never left. [Outro] [riff returns, final scream] “I’m not your enemyyyyy— I’m the one who never left!”

I'm Not Your Enemy