[Verse 1]
Nate walks a tightrope, skyline's thin thread,
Heart full of thunder, lightning in his head.
Shadows in his shadow, whispers where he treads,
He prays to the ceiling, scared of what he dreads.
Hands in his pockets, fists clenched, he swears,
Never meant to hurt 'em, but the darkness stares.
Echoes in the alleys, cobblestone prayers,
He’s Jonah in the belly, trapped in his lair.
[Chorus]
Nate’s got a shadow he don’t wanna show,
Keeps it locked tight where the cold winds blow.
He fears his hands, fears his own face,
Don’t wanna leave scars, just leave his trace.
[Verse 2]
Hurt ain't his mission, but it follows like smoke,
Every word he speaks feels like a glass broke.
Family dinners, tension under every joke,
The laugh feels hollow, the truth gets choked.
On his knees, he’s Jacob, wrestling with his name,
A man and a monster, both caught in the flame.
Guilt tastes bitter, sweeter than fame,
He’s a player in the mirror, but he’s tired of the game.
[Prechorus]
He asks the moon, "Can you light my way?"
He tells the stars, "I’m scared I’ll stray."