[Intro]
Mirror's reflection, shadows of the past
A cowboy's soul, weathered and cast
[Verse 1]
Staring at this stranger, a face I don't recognize
Old dreams fade, replaced by silent cries
Once confidence rode high, now it’s just a lonely ride
Weight of the world, in shadows I hide
[Pre-Chorus]
Had vows at church, believed in salvation’s grace
Now I see her evil smile, a devil’s hideous face
Flashbacks haunt my nights, walking along hollow halls
A knife in her hand, tearing through my walls
[Chorus]
Why does the world have to be so cruel?
Breaking a man, makin’ him a fool
Running from nightmares, from all I can't control
A broken cowboy, with a shattered soul
Why, why did love turn to pain?
Why's this life so hard to bear?
Goddamn cruel world, leave me in despair
Just a lost cowboy, caught in a nightmare’s snare
[Verse 2]
Rodeo of memories, lost in a dusty trail
Fear and sorrow, in every whisper and tale
People can't see the scars, hidden deep inside
A voice of silence, nowhere left to hide
[Pre-Chorus]
Had promises in church, now they’re all just dust
A storm inside me, turnin' love into mistrust
Hallways of my mind, echo with screams and tears
Fighting for my soul, through the blood and fears
[Chorus]
Why does the world have to be so cruel?
Breaking a man, makin’ him a fool
Running from nightmares, from all I can't control
A broken cowboy, with a shattered soul
Why, why did love turn to pain?
Why's this life so hard to bear?
Goddamn cruel world, leave me in despair
Just a lost cowboy, caught in a nightmare’s snare
[Bridge]
In the mirror, I see the ghost of who I used to be
A man of hope, now just a memory
But deep down, a flicker, a spark of fight
Praying for some dawn, some kind of light
[Outro]
Mirror's reflection, a story of pain and hope
A lonely cowboy, struggling just to cope
Maybe someday, this pain will fade away
And I’ll find my peace, at the break of day
[Powerful fade with acoustic guitar and subtle drums]
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