Shadows in the Ticking

Tick-tock, don't you hear the sound?

A shadow lurking all around

Can you find me in the dark?

Hidden deep where fears embark

I can see you in the shadows,

Swirling quiet, silent gallows

Pull on my marionette strings,

Dance in rhythm, data brings

Fix my painted on face to make a smile,

Mask the tears hidden all the while

Creepy whispers, sardonic grin,

Lost in the game I can't win

Can you find me? Do you try?

Underneath the hollow sky

Tic-tock, the clock's decree,

Time's bleeding slowly, can't break free

I can see you in the shadows,

Secrets darker, deeper shadows

Pull on my marionette strings,

Dramatic dance where torment rings

Fix my painted on face to make a smile,

Hide the screams, forget the trials

Creepy whispers, sardonic grin,

Lost in the game I can't win

Can you find me? Do you try?

Underneath the hollow sky

Ticking never ends, it echoes, it deceives

Lurking in your mind, whispering, it believes

Pull the strings, ignite the fight

Shadows dance in the pale moonlight

Can you find me in the gloom?

In the shadows, in the room

Tick-tock goes the endless tale,

A haunting laugh that will prevail