[Style] • [Genre: Pop/rap with dramatic, cinematic undertones • Tempo: Mid-tempo with punchy moments • Production: • Driving percussion, deep bass • Orchestral swells for drama • Electronic stabs for tension • Background “whispers” to symbolize fear • Vocal Delivery: • Verses: rapid, intense rap/spoken-word • Chorus: powerful, layered singing with emotion • Bridge: almost shouting/rap-scream hybrid • Mood: Confrontational, tense, emotional] [Verse 1] Here he comes, shadows in my mind Fear’s back calling, trying to rewind All my wins, all my steps, all my days He’s coming heavy, throwing shade in my ways Heartbeat racing, palms feel cold Stories of doubt, the lies he told I’ve been upright, I’ve been steady, I’ve been true But he’s testing everything I knew [Pre-Chorus] I’ve faced him before, I’ve got scars to show But I won’t back down, I won’t let go [Chorus] The challenge is here, and it’s loud Fear’s knocking, trying to crowd My mind, my heart, my every move But I’ve got strength, I’ve got nothing to prove I rise, I stand, I face the fight No backing down tonight The challenge is real, but so am I I’ll push through, I’ll reach the sky [Verse 2] Whispers and shadows, doubts in a line Trying to trip me, trying to steal my time I’ve lost before, yeah, I’ve been down But I’ve got my faith, I’ve earned my crown Every step forward, he swings, he tests He wants my calm, he wants my rest But I push back, I take my space Fear won’t erase my hard-earned place [Pre-Chorus] I’ve faced him before, I’ve got scars to show But I won’t back down, I won’t let go [Chorus] The challenge is here, and it’s loud Fear’s knocking, trying to crowd My mind, my heart, my every move But I’ve got strength, I’ve got nothing to prove I rise, I stand, I face the fight No backing down tonight The challenge is real, but so am I I’ll push through, I’ll reach the sky [Bridge] It’s a test, it’s a war, it’s a battle of wills I feel it inside, the fire that kills But I’ve built this, I’ve learned this, I’ve walked the climb Fear may push hard, but I’ll fight every time [Final Chorus / Outro] The challenge is here, and it’s loud Fear’s knocking, trying to crowd My mind, my heart, my every move But I’ve got strength, I’ve got nothing to prove I rise, I stand, I face the fight No backing down tonight The challenge is real, but so am I I’ll push through, fear is going down

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