Verse 1:
I’ve been walking through fire with my head held low,
My thoughts say, “Don’t depend on the pills.”
But when I stop, the pain comes rushing back—
I’ve gone too far; there’s no turning back.

I might have money on my wrist, but my heart feels empty,
I try to hide the hurt in the smoke and the drink.
People cheer when I’m filled with hope,
Yet when I’m down, no one reaches out.

I keep drinking to slow my pace,
Some friends are gone and others are fighting their own battles.
I hear them say, “Don’t go down this road,”
But my thoughts hold me tight, and I can’t break free.

[Pre-Chorus]
I’ve been running so fast, I can’t catch a break,
People care when I’m up, but they’re not here when I’m hurting.
I try to mend my wounds, yet I still bleed,
I’ve taken too much, and soon the world goes dark.

[Chorus]
I’m caught between light and dark,
Trying to rise, but I keep falling apart.
Every good moment comes with a price, every love leaves its mark—
So I drive through the night, looking for a sign.

I’m caught between light and dark,
Fighting inside to find some peace.
I don’t trust anyone, not even a friend,
When the high fades, is it the end—or just a start?

[Verse 2]
Tell me, how am I supposed to break free
When the odds are stacked against me?
They expect us to end up in a grave or a cell,
That’s the cold truth we face each day.

The system offers false comfort, saying “Just relax,”
Then punishes you for trying to live your own way.
Who will stand by you when everything falls apart?
Who will be there when the night grows cold?
Who will care for someone like me,
When freedom feels so far away?

People give up their hearts for a bit of respect,
Friends turn on each other just to seem strong.
You cry out for help, but no one listens,
Until you reach a breaking point, alone with your sorrow.

I’ve seen money change people overnight,
I’ve seen power turn love into endless fights.
Even those who once guided us lose their way—
No one seems to have the answers anymore.

[Outro]
I’ve been searching for meaning in a world that feels so cold,
Where young lives fade before they reach their dreams.
Where even the strong turn to pills and drinks
Just to numb the pain of a harsh truth.
Tell me, where do we go from here
When the end feels so near and hope is hard to find?

Do we rise above it all, or let the flames take us down?
Do we keep living, or simply fade away, forgotten by those around us?
Even now, in the silence, I wonder if one day we might leave this dark behind.