Shadows and Kings

[Intro]
Echoes of a restless past, shadows that never fade
In the silence of my memories, I'm calling out your name
From the corners of the streets, to the heights I crave
This is the story of a king who rose from the damned and brave

[Verse 1]
Grew up in the shadows, under broken skies
A foster home of chaos, where kindness often dies
My foster mom's warm tears were my only light
Taught me love and respect, in the darkness of the night
But I fell into the wrong, where temptation sings
Started building an empire with forbidden things
A gang at twelve, young and reckless, feeling alive
By fourteen, the city’s laws couldn’t keep us inside

[Pre-Chorus]
With power in our hands, we owned the night
Living fast, no regrets in sight
Fighting demons, chasing dreams
Caught in the magic, or so it seems

[Chorus]
From the streets to the high life, I’ve seen it all
Rising from the shadows, breaking every wall
Hustle, struggle, and strife, but I still stand tall
This is my story, I answer the call

[Verse 2]
Secrets in the darkness, a chain of magic's hold
Girls, cars, money, stories never told
Police, danger, love, and fear
Fighting to keep everything near
But every empire has its fall, every night turns to dawn
Lessons learned too late, lost innocence gone
Now I look back, and I see the price I paid
A king of the streets, in a world I made

[Pre-Chorus]
With power in our hands, we owned the night
Living fast, no regrets in sight
Fighting demons, chasing dreams
Caught in the magic, or so it seems

[Chorus]
From the streets to the high life, I’ve seen it all
Rising from the shadows, breaking every wall
Hustle, struggle, and strife, but I still stand tall
This is my story, I answer the call

[Bridge]
Can’t forget the love that held me tight
In a world gone dark, she was my guiding light
Through the chaos, through the pain
Her courage kept me sane
Now I’m standing here, old scars remain
But I carry her love in every refrain

[Outro]
Echoes of a restless past, but I’ve found my way
From shadows to the dawn, into the light of day
The battles fought, the risks I took
Are lessons in every chapter, in every nook
This is the story of a king reborn
From the night, into the dawn

[Powerpop Anthem, energetic with electric guitars, driving drums, and soulful vocals]

Gritty alternative rock, emotional lyrics, electric guitar, strong drums, metal, power metal