The Choice Is Made

​(Prologue)
(Spoken, with a lone, quiet acoustic guitar or piano)
I'm still here...
And I've been waiting.
​(Verse 1)
I'm still here
I've been waiting...
For a chance to express how I feel
​(Pre-Chorus)
My heart's a drum, I can feel the change
And I can't wait anymore
​(Chorus)
And all I can say is I'm still here
Hanging by a thread of hope
That things will be better
I'm still here, waiting for you
​(Verse 2)
I'm still here, in the same old place
The shadows of the past, they leave a trace
Of all the moments that we used to share
A silent echo hanging in the air
​(Chorus)
And all I can say is I'm still here
Hanging by a thread of hope
That things will be better
I'm still here, waiting for you
​(Bridge / New Outro)
I was never one to stay
And watch the battle start
Emotions that elevate
Tendencies start
My adrenaline rush
Telling me to make a choice
Flight... flight
Fight... fight
The war in my mind
Has just begun
Scenes flashing before me
A decision is made
I don't know what I've done
But I can't stay
Stand up for myself
I must run
Run, run, run
Far away
Where I can't get hurt
And my heart stays intact
Flight or fight
I'm at a cross road
Flight or fight
Must I make a choice
Can't I just come to
With a resolution at hand?
With a shrug...
I walk away
I have to look out for myself

Genre: Alternative Pop/RockTempo:90 BPM A vulnerable and introspective start, building into a powerful, anthemic climax.