[Style: NF-style introspective rap/pop; moody piano, subtle strings, echoing synths, emotional delivery Theme: Fear and doubt creeping back in, but standing firm and reclaiming control] [Whisper] - Shadows… Don’t be scared… [Verse 1] Late night, shadows play, creeping in my brain, Old regrets whisper loud, tryna make me feel the pain. Creeping thoughts, yeah they linger, got me on the edge, Pull me down, spin my head, make me question every pledge. Quiet room, but I hear the noise, Every step, every choice, can’t escape, can’t avoid. Twisting memories, haunting me every day, I tell myself, “You’ll be okay, you’ll be okay.” [Pre-Chorus] Heart on my sleeve, still it trembles in the dark, Fear returns like a spark, tryna leave a mark. But I stand, still alive, still me, still strong, Shadows play, but I belong where I belong. [Chorus] Shadows play, creeping in, but I won’t fold, I’m the author of my story, my courage is bold. Step by step, I face the night, I face the fray, Shadows try, but I survive — they can’t make me sway. [Verse 2] Memories hit like punches, heavy to my chest, Every loss, every fear, got me doubting my best. They wanna see me crumble, fall into the floor, But I’ve been here before, I’ve walked through that door. Hands shaking, heart racing, thoughts spinning in loops, I confront the darkness, break free from their troops. I’ve lost battles, felt pain, but I learned how to rise, Lookin’ in the mirror, see the truth in my eyes. [Pre-Chorus] Heart on my sleeve, still it trembles in the dark, Fear returns like a spark, tryna leave a mark. But I stand, still alive, still me, still strong, Shadows play, but I belong where I belong. [Chorus] Shadows play, creeping in, but I won’t fold, I’m the author of my story, my courage is bold. Step by step, I face the night, I face the fray, Shadows try, but I survive — they can’t make me sway. [Bridge] Every night, every doubt, I wrestle it down, Every scream, every thought, I’m owning my crown. Darkness tries, shadows lie, but I see through, The fighter inside me, he’s breaking on through. [Chorus] Shadows play, creeping in, but I won’t fold, I’m the author of my story, my courage is bold. Step by step, I face the night, I face the fray, Shadows try, but I survive — they can’t make me sway. [Outro] Shadows play, they’ll fade with the light, I’ve won this battle, I’m holding on tight. Fear can knock, but I know what’s true, Shadows play, but I’m stronger than you.