Title: In The Shadows
(Intro)
(Pulsing synth and a tight,finger-snapping beat)
Mmm,mmm…
Yeah…
If you only knew…
(Verse 1)
You see my seriousness,you mistake it for coldness
You think my composure is a story that's already been told
You see me hold my posture,you think my heart is made of stone
But you're judging me without having read my pages
I see you shift uncomfortably,you bite your tongue
You think my standards have cut off all the fun.
(Chorus)
Because in the shadows,beyond this disciplined disguise
There is a warmth you've never looked for in my eyes
I am softer than the image you have painted of me
A different kind of rhythm,one you haven't tried to feel
You are so sure of yourself,you don't read the signs
But in the shadows,baby, it's my true self.
(Bridge)
(The beat becomes minimal,more atmospheric)
Perhaps it's my own fault,for armoring up like this
But the person you're avoiding…is the one you should be leaning on
So let's dim the lights,let our guards down tonight
I'm inviting you to see me in a different,truer light… yeah.
(Verse 2)
I am not the enforcer,no, I am a builder of peace
I'm building a solid foundation for you to lean on
Every"rule" I speak is a shield against trouble
A commitment to ensure we give our all
This structure isn't a prison,it's a framework to liberate you
If you would just take the time,look beyond what you think you see.
(Chorus)
Because in the shadows,beyond this disciplined disguise
There is a warmth you've never looked for in my eyes
I am softer than the image you have painted of me
A different kind of rhythm,one you haven't tried to feel
You are so sure of yourself,you don't read the signs
But in the shadows,baby, it's my true self.
(Chorus - Final)
(The beat returns,bigger and with more intensity)
So come into the shadows,see beyond this!
I'm showing you the warmth I've been hiding in my eyes!
I am softer than the image you have painted of me!
This is the rhythm of my true self,baby, come and feel it!
Don't misjudge me,don't misjudge me anymore!
Step into the shadows,and see that it's my true self!