Yo. Listen up. They say success is the climb,

But I was climbin' without you, caught up in the grime.

Another high-rise deal, another lie I told,

Left your hand gettin' colder, left your spirit gettin' old.

Now the clock's broken, and the city's burning fast,

On a one-way ticket, knowin' this ride won't last.

Verse 1: The Corporate Lie on the KTX

This KTX is a coffin, painted white and gold,

Used to be chasing paper, now the fear makes us cold.

I was the problem, man, before the teeth and the hunger,

A CEO of silence, watchin' my own daughter suffer.

I saw the truth in Sang-hwa, the blue-collar king,

He taught me loyalty—that's what the real freedom brings.

We fought floor-by-floor, brother, side-by-side,

But you died for the woman, while I just tried to hide.

I watched the good men fall, while the wicked still stand,

Now there's blood on the tracks, the future's out of my hand.

(Beat softens, a child's voice sample or synth melody)

They scream "Run, run, run!" but where's the safe place?

You told me to survive, but I hate the look on my face.

You deserve the sunrise, I deserve the dirt,

But the only thing that matters now is stopping the hurt.

Chorus: The Terminal of the Soul

The tunnel's dark, yeah, the final stop is near,

I got no riches left, only the ghost of my fear.

This ain't a sickness, this is a karma check,

I built a wall of greed, now I pay the full debt.

I'm turning beast, man, but my heart is still human,

I gotta jump for you, before I start chewing.

This is my last gift, my final sacrifice,

Aloha 'Oe, baby, you just keep paying the price.

Verse 3: The Moment of Turning (Intense Rap)

(Beat speeds up, aggressive, heavy bass line)

The flesh is fire, burnin' hot on my wrist,

Got maybe ten seconds for the life I never kissed.

I see the tunnel endin', hear your mama's voice cryin',

My muscles lockin' up, ain't no more time for lyin'.

I can feel the hate rising, that blind, primal sting,

But the memory hits me—you on the stage, singing!

That Aloha 'Oe, that little baby song,

That's the steel that holds me, that's where I belong!

I push you away, man, I push you to the light,

Gotta throw myself down, gotta surrender to the night!

(Beat drops out, just heavy breathing and piano)

Look at me, Su-an... Look at your father.

This ain't the man you hated. This ain't the monster.

I'm jumping now. This is my choice.

Don't forget the love, just forget the noise.

I see myself playing with you... when you were four.

That's the man I am. Not this... Not this anymore.

The tunnel's dark, yeah, the final stop is near,

I got no riches left, only the ghost of my fear.

This ain't a sickness, this is a karma check,

I built a wall of greed, now I pay the full debt.

I'm turning beast, man, but my heart is still human,

I gotta jump for you, before I start chewing.

This is my last gift, my final sacrifice,

Aloha 'Oe, baby, you just keep paying the price.

(Sound of a distant train whistle and soft piano)

Just walk, Su-an. Don't look back.

Walk to the light, off the lonely track.

(A final, raw, strained breath)

I love you, kid. Tell your mom I tried.

(Silence)

(The Climax & The Fall)

(Beat becomes chaotic, discordant sounds, heavy breathing)

The virus is a thief, creepin' up my neck,

Turning a father to a demon, gotta keep it in check.

My vision's going blurry, the world is turning gray,

I feel the hunger rising, tellin' me to make you prey!

NO! Stay back! I lock the gate, I seal the door,

I ain't the man who raised you, I ain't him anymore.

Don't look at my eyes, Su-an, they turning pale and dead,

Keep your eyes on the light, listen to what I said!

My hand is shaking, reaching out for one last touch,

But I pull it back, 'cause loving you means hurting you too much.

(Music changes abruptly - Everything stops. A beautiful, sad piano melody plays. Heavenly and echoey)

Suddenly... the tunnel fades away.

No more zombies, no more blood, no more gray.

I see a white room. Sunlight hitting the floor.

I see you, tiny baby, not a victim of war.

I'm holding your little feet, feelin' your heart beat,

The first time I was a father... man, that feeling was sweet.

I promised to protect you, whispered it in your ear,

"Daddy's here, little angel, there's nothing to fear."

That memory is my shield! That memory is my sword!

It fights the infection better than any spoken word!

(Beat returns, slower but heavier - Like a heartbeat)

I'm crying, but I'm smiling, can you see the shadow fall?

My humanity is fading, but I answer the final call.

The shadows on the concrete, dancing with the train,

I let go of the railing, I let go of the pain.

Gravity is mercy.am not superman but.

This is how i love u