TEAR IT OFF v1.2
post-grunge, alternative rock, hard rock
TEAR IT OFF v1.2
post-grunge, alternative rock, hard rock
Lyrics
genre: post-grunge, alternative rock, hard rock
bpm: 140
key: D minor
mood: explosive, empowering, angry but hopeful
vocals: aggressive male lead, layered chorus, high energy
instrumentation: distorted guitars, punchy drums, bass grind, anthem gang shouts
structure: intro – verse – pre-chorus – chorus – verse – pre-chorus – chorus – breakdown – final chorus – outro
Intro – guitars slam in
Let it break…
let it burn…
Verse 1
Every word you used to cage me
still rattles in my head,
you tried to mold me into quiet,
you tried to paint me red.
But I’m done pretending comfort
in a prison made of lies,
I’ve been swallowing the thunder,
now I’m spitting back the sky.
Pre-Chorus
You can’t keep me buried in your doubt,
hear it rising, hear me shout…
Chorus – huge, punchy
I’M GONNA TEAR IT OFF,
EVERY CHAIN YOU PUT ON ME!
RIP THE FEAR AWAY,
AND FINALLY START TO BREATHE!
I WON’T FAKE A SMILE
JUST TO KEEP YOU SATISFIED,
I’M DONE WITH HIDING,
I’M TAKING BACK MY LIFE!
Verse 2
You fed me silence like it’s mercy,
called my bleeding strength,
but I’m made of louder colors,
I won’t shrink to fit your frame.
I used to bend until I shattered,
now I sharpen every scar,
I am louder than your shadows,
I am brighter than your bars.
Pre-Chorus – more urgent
You can’t smother what refuses to drown,
hear the cracking, walls come down…
Chorus – harder
I’M GONNA TEAR IT OFF,
EVERY CHAIN YOU PUT ON ME!
RIP THE FEAR AWAY,
AND FINALLY START TO BREATHE!
I WON’T BOW AGAIN,
NOT ANOTHER EMPTY DAY,
THIS IS MY MOMENT,
GET OUT OF MY WAY!
Breakdown – snarled, intense
No more silence,
no more “stay in line,”
no more living
like I’m barely alive.
If freedom is a fire,
then let it blaze,
let it roar,
let it bite,
let it save.
Final Chorus – maximum power, gang shouts behind
I’M GONNA TEAR IT OFF,
EVERY CHAIN YOU PUT ON ME!
RIP THE FEAR AWAY,
AND FINALLY START TO BREATHE!
I WON’T FAKE A SMILE,
I WON’T PLAY YOUR KIND OF SAFE,
THIS IS MY REBIRTH,
GET OUT OF MY WAY!
Outro – fading echo + guitars roar
Let it break…
let it burn…
watch me rise.