[Verse]
Needle kiss, venom drip, pulse skips a beat
Teeth grindin’, jaw tight, pavement under feet
City lights blurry, mind like static TV
The mirror ain’t a friend, only shows what you flee
Lost the spark, traded fire for the smoke
Heart heavy, lungs burn, every word you choke
Pocket full of nothin’, but you spent it all twice
Chasin’ the dragon, but it don’t play nice
[Chorus]
Shadows in the vein, echoes in the brain
Tried to numb the pain, but the pain still remain
Shadows in the vein, echoes in the brain
The high got you hooked, but the low leaves a stain
[Verse 2]
Baggies in the alley, dreams in the gutter
Told yourself it’s the last, but you still mutter
"One more hit, just to keep me afloat"
But the water keeps risin’, tightens the rope
Homie said it’s a cure, now it’s your curse
Lookin’ in the casket, can it get worse?
Family don’t call, friends turn to ghosts
The dealer your priest, the needle your host
[Bridge]
Feel the beat slow, then it stops in your chest
Every breath stolen, but you think it’s the best
The clock ticks louder, time’s slippin’ away
Tried to run from the dark, but you lost the day