Envy Of Madness

[Spencer Charnas Voice]

[Spoken Word – whispered]

Step right up…

Don’t mind the mirrors.

They only show you what I want to be.

[Intro - Instrumental]

[Verse 1]

I learned your laugh before you heard my name
Counted every cheer they gave you on the stage
I traced your shadow when the lights went dim
Every victory you won felt stolen from my skin

You never saw me standing still
In the corner, calm and patient
I don’t hate you for what you are
I just want it… replaced.

[Pre-Chorus]

You shine so loud it hurts my eyes
So I studied how you breathe
If the world only has room for one of us
Why shouldn’t it be me?

[Chorus]

I wear your smile, I steal your face
I rehearse every move you make
Envy sings in emerald flames
As your reflection starts to break

I don’t want what you have
I want what you are
So watch me step into the light you thought was yours

[Instrumental]

[Verse 2]

I memorized the cracks you try to hide
Every weakness you disguise as pride
They love the mask you never drop
So let me show them how much further it can rot

I don’t scream, I don’t attack
I let the hunger speak for me
By the time you feel me breathing close
You’ll already be… me.

[Pre-Chorus 2]

You call it fate, you call it chance
I call it perfect timing
They won’t notice when I take your place
They’ll just say I’m… shining.

[Chorus]

I wear your smile, I steal your face
I mirror every sin you make
Envy grows, a parasite
Feeding on your borrowed light

I don’t want your crown to fall
I want it handed to my hands
So bow to the version of yourself
That finally understands

[Instrumental]

[Bridge – unhinged]

Tell me—
If I bleed like you
If I break like you
If I scream the same damn truths

Tell me—
When they cheer my name
Will you still feel special
Or just… replaceable?
[Laughter under the vocals]
Hahahaha...

[Final Chorus – explosive]

I wear your smile, I steal your face
I rehearse every move you make
Envy sings in emerald flames
As your reflection starts to break

I don’t want what you have
I want what you are
So watch me step into the light you thought was yours

I wear your smile, I steal your face
I mirror every sin you make
Envy grows, a parasite
Feeding on your borrowed light

I don’t want your crown to fall
I want it handed to my hands
So bow to the version of yourself
That finally understands

I wear your smile, I steal your breath
I perfect every part you left
Envy wins when no one knows
Where you end and I begin

This was never jealousy
This was destiny in disguise
Step aside and watch me live
The life you couldn’t recognize

[Outro - Instrumental]

[Spoken Word – calm]

Don’t look so hurt.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…

And I’ve never been more sincere.

Male Vocals, Dark Orchestral/Industrial Rock fusion, unhinged, theatrical, cinematic tension, ominous