Burn What’s Left

[Intro]
(Soft keys and ambient pads. Vocals are hushed and reflective.)
I don’t remember who I was
Only pieces buried in dust
I trace my name in broken glass
But it never lasts…
(It never lasts…)
[Verse 1]
(Steady clean guitar riff, drums low. Vocals are soft but building tension.)
Tried to run, but the shadows stay
Every step just fades away
I scream, but the sound bends back
Like I’m stuck in a heart attack
You lit the fire and walked away
Now I burn just to feel okay
I learned to lie with quiet grace
But it’s written all over my face
[Pre-Chorus]
(Building up, drums begin to rise. Vocals more strained.)
If I break, will you notice me?
Or am I lost too far beneath?
I’m drowning slow in all your doubt
So watch me now
[Chorus]
(Full instrumental hit. Power vocals with harmonies.)
I’m gonna burn what’s left
Let it rise from the wreck
Ashes fall like confessions
That I never said
You wanted silence, now choke on the sound
Of the flames pulling everything down
I’m done pretending
This pain’s not real
I feel it
I feel it still
[Verse 2]
(Riff driven, tension maintained. Vocals controlled, simmering anger.)
Fell asleep with the static on
Your voice fades but the damage’s strong
You stitched my soul with fear and thread
Now I wear the weight instead
Told me scars were just the past
But mine speak louder than that
I count the nights I didn’t scream
Just to hold onto a dream
[Pre-Chorus]
(Vocals more emotional. Heavier drum fill into chorus.)
If I break, will you still care?
Or leave me bleeding in mid-air?
No parachute, no light, no sound
But I’m still here—
Can you hear me now?
[Chorus]
(Repeat chorus, but bigger. Add more layered harmonies and backing screams.)
I’m gonna burn what’s left
Let it rise from the wreck
Ashes fall like confessions
That I never said
You wanted silence, now choke on the sound
Of the flames pulling everything down
I’m done pretending
This pain’s not real
I feel it
I feel it still
[Breakdown]
(Drop everything but rhythm guitar and aggressive drums. Screamed vocals.)
You never saw what you did to me!
I bled it out so perfectly!
Tried to heal, but you buried it deep!
Now I burn, I burn, and I won’t retreat!
(Pause – everything cuts out except a heartbeat bass or low pulse.)
(Whispered, emotionally exhausted.)
This is the last time…
I light this match…
[Final Chorus]
(Start with soft piano and solo vocal. Build slowly into full re-entry.)
I’m gonna burn what’s left
Let it rise from the wreck
Ashes fall like confessions
That I never said
You wanted silence, now choke on the sound
Of the flames pulling everything down
I’m done pretending
This pain’s not real
I feel it…
I feel it still.
[Outro]
(Fades out with ambient synths, distant guitar echoes.)
I feel it still...
And maybe that’s the proof I’m alive...

Nu metal, screaming, emotional, gritty tension, heartfelt choruses, deep raw vocals, female singer