[Intro]
Headset on, room gone quiet
Loading in, I start a riot
[Verse 1]
Pixels burn across the monitor
Another drop, another corridor
I know the map, I know the sound
But every blast still shakes the ground
In the daylight, I hide the bruise
Wear a steady face, pretend I choose
Then the hallway cracks, the old fear wakes
My hands go cold, my whole chest breaks
[Pre-Chorus]
I say I’m fine, but the screen can tell
There’s a war I never left behind myself
[Chorus]
MrRatt80, hold the line tonight
Chat comes crashing in and pulls me back to life
Jump scares hit, and I laugh through the pain
Your hearts in the feed make me breathe again
When the real world turns its sirens on
You remind me I’m still here, still holding on
[Verse 2]
A sudden knock and I hit the floor
Then a cartoon face jumps out once more
You all lose it, I curse, then grin
That stupid little scare lets daylight in
No medals here, no marching band
Just a shaking cup and a trembling hand
But every message says, “Stay with us”
Small bright sparks in the smoke and dust
[Pre-Chorus]
I say I’m fine, but you know too well
You leave the porch light on when I can’t find myself
[Chorus]
MrRatt80, hold the line tonight
Chat comes crashing in and pulls me back to life
Jump scares hit, and I laugh through the pain
Your hearts in the feed make me breathe again
When the real world turns its sirens on
You remind me I’m still here, still holding on
[Bridge]
I’m not the damage, I’m not the fight
Not every memory gets to own my night
If I go quiet, don’t call me weak
Just sit beside me till I find how to speak
One more breath, one more round
Your kindness is the safest sound
The battle ends when the channel fades
But you stay with me through the aftershakes
[Final Chorus]
MrRatt80, hold the line tonight
Chat comes crashing in and pulls me back to life
Jump scares hit, and I laugh through the pain
Your love in the feed makes me breathe again
When the real world turns its sirens on
You remind me I’m still here, still holding on
I’m still here, still holding on
[Outro]
Headset off, room gone still
Your voices echo with a little less chill
Tomorrow comes, and I’ll face the day
With my chat beside me all the way