Splinter Under Skin
hypnotic chanting. layers of sound build to crescendos, rock, collapsing into moments of haunting stillness., nu metal meets psychedelic rock; heavy distorted guitar riffs blend with swirling, psychedelic rock, otherworldly synths. deep basslines drive a chaotic pulse while the vocals shift between seething aggression and eerie, nu metal
Black Cobalt·4:02
4:02
Splinter Under Skin
hypnotic chanting. layers of sound build to crescendos, rock, collapsing into moments of haunting stillness., nu metal meets psychedelic rock; heavy distorted guitar riffs blend with swirling, psychedelic rock, otherworldly synths. deep basslines drive a chaotic pulse while the vocals shift between seething aggression and eerie, nu metal
Creator: Black CobaltRelease Date: February 11, 2026
Lyrics
Verse 1
I’ve been breathing in the static,
choking on the things I never said.
Every promise turned to acid,
eating through the edges of my head.
I keep smiling like it’s nothing,
but the cracks are getting loud.
I’m a splinter under skin,
and I’m done trying to stay proud.
Pre‑Chorus
Pressure building in the silence,
I can taste the breaking point.
Every heartbeat feels like violence,
and I’m tired of being poised.
Chorus
I’m not okay — I’m barely holding.
All this rage is slow‑unfolding.
I’m a fuse that’s frayed and smoking,
waiting for the spark to hit.
I’m not okay — I’m done pretending.
Every truth I kept is bending.
If I burn, then let it end with
everything I tried to fix.
Verse 2
I’ve been drowning in the feedback,
echoes of a life I never chose.
Every memory’s a relapse,
every kindness decomposed.
I keep swallowing the poison,
just to keep the peace intact.
But the bitterness is rising,
and I’m not taking it back.
Pre‑Chorus
Pressure building in the silence,
I can feel the fracture form.
Every whisper feels like violence,
and I’m tired of staying warm.
Chorus
I’m not okay — I’m barely holding.
All this rage is slow‑unfolding.
I’m a fuse that’s frayed and smoking,
waiting for the spark to hit.
I’m not okay — I’m done pretending.
Every truth I kept is bending.
If I burn, then let it end with
everything I tried to fix.
I’m the quiet you ignored,
I’m the storm behind the door.
I’m the weight you never lifted,
I’m the voice you left distorted.
I’m not okay — I’m overflowing.
All this pain is finally showing.
I’m the fuse you kept provoking,
now the fire’s catching quick.
I’m not okay — no more defending.
Every line you crossed is ending.
If I burn, then let it end with
everything you tried to fix.
I’ve been breathing in the static,
choking on the things I never said.
Every promise turned to acid,
eating through the edges of my head.
I keep smiling like it’s nothing,
but the cracks are getting loud.
I’m a splinter under skin,
and I’m done trying to stay proud.
Pre‑Chorus
Pressure building in the silence,
I can taste the breaking point.
Every heartbeat feels like violence,
and I’m tired of being poised.
Chorus
I’m not okay — I’m barely holding.
All this rage is slow‑unfolding.
I’m a fuse that’s frayed and smoking,
waiting for the spark to hit.
I’m not okay — I’m done pretending.
Every truth I kept is bending.
If I burn, then let it end with
everything I tried to fix.
Verse 2
I’ve been drowning in the feedback,
echoes of a life I never chose.
Every memory’s a relapse,
every kindness decomposed.
I keep swallowing the poison,
just to keep the peace intact.
But the bitterness is rising,
and I’m not taking it back.
Pre‑Chorus
Pressure building in the silence,
I can feel the fracture form.
Every whisper feels like violence,
and I’m tired of staying warm.
Chorus
I’m not okay — I’m barely holding.
All this rage is slow‑unfolding.
I’m a fuse that’s frayed and smoking,
waiting for the spark to hit.
I’m not okay — I’m done pretending.
Every truth I kept is bending.
If I burn, then let it end with
everything I tried to fix.
I’m the quiet you ignored,
I’m the storm behind the door.
I’m the weight you never lifted,
I’m the voice you left distorted.
I’m not okay — I’m overflowing.
All this pain is finally showing.
I’m the fuse you kept provoking,
now the fire’s catching quick.
I’m not okay — no more defending.
Every line you crossed is ending.
If I burn, then let it end with
everything you tried to fix.