Shadows Return

[Intro]
Breath shallow, mind's in a fight
Echoes of doubt in the dead of night
Trying to hold, but feeling the fall
Familiar shadows, echoing all

[Verse 1]
Thought I left it behind in the rearview mirror
Thought I was free from that fear's hold so nearer
But here it comes, like a storm in the quiet
A resurgence of pain, can't silence or hide it

[Pre-Chorus]
Every heartbeat's a warning bell
Dictates a story I know too well
Reconvening fears I tried to forget
Struggling to breathe, feeling upset

[Chorus]
The worst kind of nightmare, haunting again
From a past I thought I overcame then
Anxiety's whisper creeping in
A battle within, trying to win
Oh, I thought I healed,
But here it reveals,
The pain's still real
Getting caught in the spin
Of the fear I thought was gone
Can’t find the dawn, I’m lost here alone

[Bridge]
But I’ll hold on, fight the tide
Find strength inside, won’t let it slide
This pain will pass, I’ll stand tall
Remember, it’s just a shadow’s call

[Outro]
Breath slow, breathe deep, stand awake
This storm will pass, for my own sake
Healing’s a journey, not a final line
Tomorrow’s hope will make me shine

Emotional acoustic folk, introspective, heartfelt vocals with minimal instrumentation