

Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse] Little sis, mom said to shield you, keep you from the blaze But the fire’s in your mirror now, dancing through the haze Tried to build a dam, but your tears broke the levee Each plea I threw your way sank deep, too heavy Your road’s a spiral, asphalt cracked and bleeding I chase behind, my breath gone, your speed exceeding Your shadow fights your shadow, a duel with no winner I’m screaming at the echo, my voice grows thinner [Chorus] How do I protect you from yourself? When the weapon's in your hand, no one else I’m just a shield, but the blade’s too sharp Can’t mend a heart that tears itself apart [Verse 2] You’re a storm with no eye, thunder drunk on chaos I’m the lighthouse, flashing hope, lost in your seance Every intervention’s a ghost, whispers in the static Your mind’s a maze, walls of panic, habits automatic Mom’s words tattooed on my soul, ink won’t fade But you’re a runaway train, on tracks you’ve laid Each tear on your cheek, a crack in my armor I fight the war for you, but you’re the charmer [Chorus] How do I protect you from yourself? When the weapon's in your hand, no one else I’m just a shield, but the blade’s too sharp Can’t mend a heart that tears itself apart
Tags
heavy beat with haunting piano loop and sparse percussion, introspective, dark, rap
2:13
No
12/8/2025