Shadows of the Unheard

[Intro]
Shadows cast by stories we don't know, whispers of a life unshown
Living with the weight of silent scars, searching for a way home

[Verse 1]
They see the headlines, judge the man, without hearing the cry beneath
Label the broken, dismiss the pain, ignore the truth that hides waits
Caught in a storm of wrong and right, fighting fears day and night
A survivor’s story, a voice unheard, drowning in the echoes of guilt

[Pre-Chorus]
What if they saw beyond the scars, beyond the pain in his eyes?
Would they understand the fight, the silent sacrifice?

[Chorus]
Still I carry the burden, the ghost in my mind
Longing for peace I can't seem to find
Living with shadows of all that I’ve done
Hoping for forgiveness from someone
Could you see the man behind the sorrow?
Or just judge on the past, never tomorrow?
I am not the monster they portrayed
Just a soul searching through the shade

[Bridge]
Every day, I wonder if he's safe, that little boy inside
Wishing they could see the truth, the tears he denied
Seeking redemption in the dark, hoping for light
To heal these wounds, to make things right

[Outro]
So I stand here, not as a felon, but as a man still fighting free
Longing for redemption, for my true story to be seen

Soulful ballad, emotive vocals, acoustic guitar, subtle piano, heartfelt mood