21 and Struggling

[Verse 1]
Twenty-one, weight of the world on my chest,
Pops gone, now I’m living with this mess.
Echoes in the walls, his voice still lingers,
Gripping at memories, slipping through fingers.
[Chorus]
Lost in the shadows, can’t find my way,
Chasing the sun, but I’m stuck in the grey.
Every step forward feels two steps back,
Carrying his name in this heavy backpack.
[Verse 2]
Late nights, staring at the ceiling,
Heart heavy, raw wounds, no healing.
Whiskey in the glass, but it won’t fill the void,
Broken boy, trying hard to avoid.
[Chorus]
Lost in the shadows, can’t find my way,
Chasing the sun, but I’m stuck in the grey.
Every step forward feels two steps back,
Carrying his name in this heavy backpack.
[Bridge]
Mirror reflections, his face, my own,
Fighting through a storm, seeds he’s sown.
Whispers in the wind, his lessons stay,
Guiding me slowly to a brighter day.
[Verse 3]
Hands to the sky, I’m calling his name,
Trying to find peace in the middle of pain.
Twenty-one candles, but the flame’s so dim,
Living for the both of us, I’ll carry him.

emotional, male vocals, reflective, rap, hip-hop