(rock, indie rock with dark pop undertones; driving bassline with atmospheric synths; distorted guitars cutting in and out; a touch of haunting soul in the vocals; male vocals with a sharp, modern edge; layered texture blending edm pulse and raw metal riffs, art pop, indie rock, pop, metal, soul, edm)
[Verse]
Footsteps blur, the pavement breathes
Neon flickers, won’t look at me
Jaw clenched tight, the second hand bleeds
Chasing ghosts that don’t believe
Streetlights blink like broken prayers
Every turn says don’t go there
[Pre-Chorus]
Echoes carve your name in flame, in flame
I’m alone but wear the blame
[Chorus]
Hide and seek, I’m losing sleep
Heartbeats buried six feet deep
Hide and seek, your rules run deep
You hunt the love you’ll never keep
[Verse 2]
Corners bend, the walls inhale
Promises rot inside the tale
Smoke-thin truths under your nails
Every path leads straight to jail
Hands reach out, then pull away
You love the chase, not what you say
[Pre-Chorus]
Ceilings drop, the air caves in
This rigged game—you always win
[Chorus]
Hide and seek, I’m losing sleep
Caught where doubt and darkness meet
Hide and seek, your rules run deep
But I won’t be the one you keep
[Optional Bridge]
Count me out, I’m done being found
I won’t bleed just to stick around
You love the fear, you love the doubt
I’m stepping out—I’m stepping out
(Outro)
Counting down, I disappear
You can’t find me when I’m clear
No more hiding, no more seek
I’m not yours to make me weak