Reclaiming Fire

[Intro]
Lying here in the dark, drifting between tears and dreams
A chapter closed, a new dawn, or so it seems
Memories like shadows dance, flicker then fade away
But I find my strength in the quiet night where I stay

[Verse 1]
Used to wear masks, dance on the line, with every glance
Held my secrets close in shadows, craving that chance
Power in my hands, control in my veins, I was alive
Then love pulled me back, quiet my wild, made me hide

[Pre-Chorus]
But now I rise, I claim my space, feel the fire ignite
From the ashes, I rebuild, reclaim my right
Sadness lingers but there's a spark that refuses to die
I'm stronger now, alone but whole, reaching for the sky

[Chorus]
I'm coming back to who I am, unchained and free
No more chains, no more pain, just the real me
Smile in my heart despite the tears I sometimes cry
In solitude I find my strength, reach high enough to fly

[Bridge]
Shadows of the past, echo softly on the wall
But I’ve learned to stand tall, to heed my inner call
Money, power, pride, they’re part of who I am
And I’m rebuilding, resilient, taking my stand

[Outro]
Lying here, I smile through the ache, a silent cheer
A new beginning, my own to create, my future clear
Though love may fade, I am not afraid to start anew
With fire in my soul, I’ll see this journey through

Dark, slow-burning art-pop ballad w intense vocals, piano, cello, clarinet, ritualistic chorus, bagpipe, slow/fast tempo