INTRO (low, steady, almost calm) People think restraint is mercy. They think walking away means weakness. They don’t understand the difference between can’t… and won’t. That’s Shadow. ⸻ VERSE 1 (Rap – calm, ominous) I know exactly how far I could take it I know what lines would erase sh*t I’ve stood there with my jaw locked tight Knowing one move could ruin lives I’ve felt that urge rise in my chest That moment where rage wants to step I don’t act blind, I don’t lose sight I see the future in one wrong night I’ve imagined outcomes I never say Not ‘cause I’m cruel—‘cause I’m aware I know what damage really costs I know how fast respect gets lost They test limits ‘cause they feel safe Not knowing I’m choosing restraint I don’t threaten, I don’t boast I just know what I’m capable of most ⸻ PRE-CHORUS (tight, cold) I don’t need to prove my strength I’ve already met my edge I don’t scare people to feel alive I scare myself enough to choose what’s right ⸻ CHORUS (Metal – heavy, controlled) 🔥 I’M CAPABLE — NOT CARELESS 🔥 I know what I could do 🔥 VIOLENCE LIVES IN ME 🔥 I just don’t let it move From the fire in my veins to the rule I command I don’t swing—I stand 🔥 CAPABLE — NOT CARELESS 🔥 That’s the discipline of Shadow’s hand ⸻ VERSE 2 (Rap – darker, more personal) I’ve walked away when my pride screamed “act” When disrespect tried pulling me back Not ‘cause I was scared of the fight But ‘cause I was scared of who I’d be that night I know once certain doors open wide You don’t get to choose what stays inside Some damage echoes, some stains last Some moments can’t be taken back I’ve been underestimated, poked, provoked People mistaking calm for a joke They don’t know I rehearse restraint More than most rehearse complaints I don’t want blood on my conscience I want peace built on dominance And if I ever cross that line It won’t be emotion—it’ll be time ⸻ BREAKDOWN (Metal – slow, crushing) I—KNOW WHAT—I—COULD—DO THAT’S—WHY I—DON’T—MOVE POWER—ISN’T LOSING—CONTROL POWER—IS— KNOWING—WHEN—TO—LET—GO ⸻ BUILD-UP (spoken, steady, dangerous) Anyone can react. Anyone can destroy. It takes something else to stand in front of chaos and choose restraint. That’s not weakness. That’s Shadow deciding. ⸻ FINAL CHORUS (full force, layered vocals) 🔥 I’M CAPABLE — NOT CARELESS 🔥 I don’t let anger drive 🔥 I CARRY THE WEIGHT OF CHOICE 🔥 Every damn night From temptation to tension to strength I command I don’t break—I understand 🔥 CAPABLE — NOT CARELESS 🔥 That’s the control that makes Shadow feared ⸻ OUTRO (quiet, resolved) I don’t brag about what I’d do. I don’t fantasize about damage. I live knowing I could… And choosing not to. That’s the difference between rage and responsibility. That’s Shadow.

“CAPABLE, NOT CARELESS”