Chains and Shadows

In the shadows, where silence screams,

Beneath the weight of broken dreams.

Put your hands on me, left a mark,

In the chaos we danced, love turned dark.

Guilt wrapped tight around my soul,

Drowning in your lies, I lost control.

Three packs a day, you built your throne,

In the ashes of every shattered home.

Blame it on the night; blame it on the pain,

Every tear I cried, you brought the rain.

Still pretending that you’re so brave,

But it’s me who learned to walk away.

Smashed the TV in your reckless spree,

You painted guilt like it was me.

Conversations drowned in whiskey's tide,

Your demons haunting, I can’t abide.

Never took the blame, put it all on me,

Behind your smile, a storm I could see.

Blame it on the night; blame it on the pain,

Every tear I cried, you brought the rain.

Still pretending that you’re so brave,

But it’s me who learned to walk away.

You said I’d never find my way,

Without your chains to hold me, stay.

But I found freedom in letting go,

Now I'm the sun; you’re the shadow below.

So take your guilt, take your pride,

You may be nothing, but I will rise.

A battle lost, but I’m not alone,

In the ashes, I’ll build my home.