Shadow of a Selfish Man

[Intro]
Yeah, he's ridin' tall, thinkin' he's got it all
But he's blind to the pain, never sees the fall

[Verse 1]
He wakes up in a mansion, thinks he owns the day
Uses words like weapons, throws 'em just to push away
People standin’ in his shadow, call him king of the hill
But behind the curtain, he's just empty still

[Pre-Chorus]
He’s got a mirror, don’t see the truth
Lost in his reflection, lost in his youth
He’s told the world to step aside
But he's blind ‘cause he’s been so self-assigned

[Chorus]
Oh, selfish heart, you’re burnin’ bright
Crashin’ through, never see the light
The world owes you nothin’ at all
You're just a shadow, about to fall

[Verse 2]
Controls the game, manipulates the weak
Wants everything, but never seeks to speak
Treats the love like a pawn in his hand
Doesn’t care, he’s got his own master plan

[Pre-Chorus]
He’s got a mirror, don’t see the truth
Lost in his reflection, lost in his youth
He’s told the world to step aside
But he's blind ‘cause he’s been so self-assigned

[Chorus]
Oh, selfish heart, you’re burnin’ bright
Crashin’ through, never see the light
The world owes you nothin’ at all
You're just a shadow, about to fall

[Bridge]
And someday the stars will forget his name
Dust in the wind, lost in the flame
Maybe then he’ll finally see
The world’s been waitin' patiently

[Outro]
So here’s to the lonely, prideful soul
Lost in his hunger, forever a hole
The world moves on, leave him behind
He’s just a story, a bitter kind

Deep voice country song with male raspvocals gritty vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, steady drumbeat