Shadows of a Prisoned Mind

[Intro]
Silent streets, haunted nights, shadows I can't run from
Whispers of a past I fight, scars I hide, scars so numb

[Verse 1]
Walking alone in a town that feels like a cage
Flickering images taunt me, trapped inside this rage
Survivor's mask, they say, but they don't see the tears
Living in a nightmare, battling my fears

[Pre-Chorus]
Every step, a battle ground, every breath, a scream
Trying to find a way out of this broken dream

[Chorus]
People don't understand, the pain that I conceal
Lost in my memories, wounds that won't heal
Yearning to break free from this prison of my mind
Seeking peace, a solace I can't seem to find

[Bridge]
Night terrors, flashbacks, haunting every night
Desperate for a moment of true light
Can I trust the world to see the real me?
Or am I forever lost in this captivity?

[Outro]
So I walk these streets alone, fighting for my peace
Hoping one day, these chains will cease
People don't understand, but I hope they see
The strength it takes just to try and be free

Dark ambient with haunting melodies, sparse piano, and subtle atmospheric textures