Bleed in the Spotlight

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(Heavy kick. Distorted bass. Jazzy piano riff looping.)

Verse 1
Red wine tears on the bathroom floor
He said, “Baby, I don’t love you anymore”
Strobe lights flashing like a crime scene glow
But I still won’t let you go

Heartbeat banging 140 BPM
DJ spins and I text you again
You taste like danger and nicotine
God, you’re my worst routine

Pre-Chorus (breathy, building)
You say I’m dramatic — I say you’re a liar
You lit the match, now I’m the fire
If love’s a stage, then cue the sound
Turn it up — don’t turn me down

Chorus (Explosive, full drums + gospel backing)
Let me bleed in the spotlight, baby
Cry in rhythm, go insane
If you’re gonna break my heart
Do it loud, don’t do it tame
I don’t want your quiet sorry
I want passion, I want pain
If I’m falling, let me fall
Like thunder in the rain

(Brass hits. Beat switch — heavier bass.)

Verse 2
Mascara running but the heels stay high
I look too good to be this terrified
You kiss my neck like you still care
But love shouldn’t feel unfair

Your hands shake when you say goodbye
Mine shake when I’m asking why
We’re toxic, tragic, cinematic fools
Breaking all the golden rules

Pre-Chorus (bigger this time)
You say I’m crazy — maybe it’s true
But I only ever burned for you
If this is hell, then dim the lights
I’ll dance with demons all night

Chorus (Higher key, adlibs everywhere)
Let me bleed in the spotlight, baby
Cry in rhythm, go insane
If you’re gonna break my heart
Do it loud, don’t do it tame
I don’t want your quiet sorry
I want fireworks in my veins
If I’m shattered, let it echo
Through the speakers, through my name

Bridge (Beat drops — just piano + vocal run)
Maybe I love too loudly
Maybe I fall too fast
Maybe I wear my heartbreak
Like diamonds made of glass

(Beat slams back in — house groove + live drums)

But I’d rather feel everything
Than numb myself for you
If loving you’s a battlefield
Then watch what I can do

Final Chorus (Choir, claps, bassline driving)
I’ll bleed in the spotlight, baby
No shame in the flame
You can try to dim my fire
But I’ll set this whole room ablaze
You wanted soft and simple
I was passion, I was brave
Now I’m rising from your silence
Like a tidal wave


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