Shadows in My Chest

[Verse]
Concrete jungle, heart full of vines,
Roots twist tight, gripping my mind.
Echoes of sirens, dreams in a cell,
Freedom a mirage in a dry wishing well.
Shadows on my back, whispers in my ear,
Every step forward chased by fear.
Time don't heal, it just stacks regret,
Scars like receipts, pain’s unpaid debt.
[Chorus]
Shadows in my chest, can’t catch my breath,
Running from the mirror, but I can’t outstep.
Every heartbeat heavy, drowning in sweat,
Shadows in my chest, haven’t left me yet.
[Verse 2]
Night sky cracked, spilling out black,
Memories sharp as a needle in a stack.
Hands on my shoulders, ghosts of the past,
Fingers of guilt holding on fast.
Cold street sermons, lessons never taught,
Pricetag on hope, but it can't be bought.
Tears on the pavement, dreams turn to ash,
Future’s a safe, but I lost the cash.
[Bridge]
Tell me, who writes the script for the lost?
Ink made of tears, pages double-crossed.
Each line a bruise, every word a scar,
Trying to heal, but it’s so damn far.

layered beats with heavy bass and atmospheric synths, deep, male vocals, rap, introspective