Hanging life

You wake up with the sun in your face

Hungover thoughts you can’t erase

She left her jacket, but took your peace

You laugh like that’s some kind of relief

You walk through fire just to feel the heat

Fall in love with every beat

You say you’re fine, but never sleep

Still dreamin’ through your teeth

Velvet chains, they hold you close

You love the pain, but hate it most

Livin' fast, breathin’ slow

You smile wide, then let it go

Yeah, life’s a song you can’t stop playin’

Even when the notes feel like they’re breakin’

You love it — you hate it

You crave it — you fake it

You're chained in gold

Still tryin’ to make it

You told yourself you’d change last June

But nights get loud when you chase the moon

Your mama’s voice still in your head

But peace feels foreign in your bed

You write your truth in melodies

Dress your wounds in harmonies

And smile like you’re finally free

But you’re knee-deep in repeat

Velvet chains, they hold you close

You love the pain, but hate it most

Livin' fast, breathin’ slow

You smile wide, then let it go

Yeah, life’s a song you can’t stop playin’

Even when the notes feel like they’re breakin’

[Bridge] (Emotive guitar solo, light reverb vocals)

You chase the dark like it’s a friend

You swear you’ll stop — but not just yet

Burn your map, forget the road

If this is love, don’t let it show...

Velvet chains, they hold you tight

You dance with fire every night

You crash but still enjoy the ride

Even as you run from light

You’re fallin’, but damn... you’re feelin’ alive

You love it — you hate it

You crave it — you fake it

But deep down you know...

You wouldn’t trade it.

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