[Instrumental intro/interlude]
[Verse 1- A pulsing, retro-synth bassline and a solitary, echoing electronic drum beat. Vocals are soft, breathy, and dripping with melancholy.]
Where did the fire go to die? (to die)
I’m completely numb but I’m still asking why (asking why)
I’ve been pacing the room in the dark just to wait
For the cracks in your armor to show
But the ceiling is caving in.
[Pre-Chorus- guitars slowly swell in with a clean, chorus effect. A snare roll builds the tension. Vocals rise into a passionate, strained belt.]
So don't you reach for my hand if you're just a ghost
Don't play the victim when you're the one striking the match
Don't string me along with that sympathetic disguise...
[Chorus- The song explodes into a massive, driving metalcore chorus. Soaring, stadium-sized clean vocals. Heavy power chords layered with bright, tragic synth melodies.]
Are you breathing easy now that I’m gone?
Are you sleeping soundly while I’m facing the dawn?
You swore we were tethered, now you cut the line
Tell me, how do you walk away feeling just fine?
How do you walk away feeling just fine?!
[Verse 2- Guitars drop out. The bass takes over with a thick, driving groove. Vocals are slightly rhythmic, almost spoken-word before building back into melody.]
Dial my number when the loneliness starts to set in (set in)
Or just cut the cord when you realize I never could win (could win)
I was holding my breath just to see if you'd break
But you never look back at your wake.
Yeah, the ceiling is caving in!
[Pre-Chorus- guitars hit hard and chug in rhythm with the kick drum.]
So don't you reach for my hand if you're just a ghost
Don't play the victim when you're the one striking the match!
[Chorus- return to the massive, soaring wall of sound. Maximum emotional delivery.]
Are you breathing easy now that I’m gone?
Are you sleeping soundly while I’m facing the dawn?
You swore we were tethered, now you cut the line
Tell me, how do you walk away feeling just fine?!
[Bridge / Breakdown- he music cuts to total silence for one second. Then, a crushing, slow-tempo breakdown hits. Low-tuned, dissonant djent chords and chaotic cymbal crashes. It feels like the floor is actually falling out.]
[Vocals: Pure, heart-wrenching fry screams mixed with desperate cleans.]
So keep your hands to yourself!
If I’m just a book on your shelf!
So don't leave me bleeding out...
When you haven't shed a tear!
[Deep, guttural scream]
HOW ARE YOU BREATHING?!
HOW ARE YOU SLEEPING?!
You swore we were tethered, but you left me here!
[Chorus- the breakdown seamlessly transitions back into the massive chorus rhythm, but the vocals remain intense, blending screams with the soaring clean melody.]
Are you breathing easy now that I’m gone?
Are you sleeping soundly while I’m facing the dawn?
You swore we were tethered, now you cut the line
Tell me, how do you walk away feeling just fine?
[Outro]
How do you feel.?
How do you feel...
Just fine?
Atlantica
