Running from the Light

[Intro]
Tonight's the night, I gotta get away
Try to leave those shadows behind, not think about what they say

'til I fall again, running from the truth
So caught up in the good times, forgetting what I knew

[Verse 1]
I lace up these boots, hit the neon light
Forget about my worries, dance into the night
Deep down I know this isn’t right
But the buzz feels so good, it’s hard to fight

[Pre-Chorus]
Eyes closed tight, blocking out the sound
Pretending I can’t hear what’s all around
But I see the tears falling down
And I know I’m lost and I’m breaking down

[Chorus]
I'm going out again tonight, trying not to think about God
Running from what’s inside, chasing fire and stars
I know I’m heading south, but I don’t wanna see the end
Maybe I’ll crash and burn, but I just wanna feel alive again

[Verse 2]
Mirror tells the truth, I see the pain
In the flashing lights, I forget my name
Wanna escape, wanna be free
But this empty life keeps haunting me

[Pre-Chorus]
Eyes closed tight, muffling all the fears
Living quick, forgetting all my tears
But they catch me in the dark
And I’m falling further apart

[Chorus]
I'm going out again tonight, trying not to think about God
Running from what’s inside, chasing fire and stars
I know I’m heading south, but I don’t wanna see the end
Maybe I’ll crash and burn, but I just wanna feel alive again

[Bridge]
Maybe tonight will change, maybe I’ll break free
Or maybe I’ll just drown, in my own misery
But I can’t keep living like this, caught between love and sin
One day I’ll wake up, and find my way again

[Outro]
Tonight I risk it all, to feel something real
Hoping the dawn will bring a brand new deal
Cause I know deep down, I can’t run forever
One day I’ll stand tall, and face whatever’s coming next

Pop country, upbeat, with acoustic guitar, fiddle, and a soulful vocal