In The Corner

[Verse 1]
In the corner
There I am
Stuck in the corner
Back to the wall again
Never quite right
Zippers and frayed seams
Hands in my pockets
Heart full of loud dreams
[Pre-Chorus]
I trace the cracks in the tiles
Name every stain on the floor
If I am outside their circle
Why do I still want more
[Chorus]
Here in the corner
I breathe
Here in the corner
I shine (oh yeah)
I am a work of art
They don't decide my lines
Never fitting in
That’s fine
Waiting
But I won’t beg this time
I am a work of art
I am a work of art
[Verse 2]
Fluorescent buzzing
Shadows across my face
They throw their glances
Like knives that never graze
I am special
Even when I’m scared
Life has meaning
Even when they stare
[Pre-Chorus]
I feel the tremor inside
Rising like heat through my skin
If I am done apologizing
Is that the moment I begin
[Chorus]
Here in the corner
I breathe
Here in the corner
I shine (hey!)
I am a work of art
They don't define my lines
Never fitting in
That’s fine
Waiting
But I choose my time
I am a work of art
I am a work of art
[Bridge]
Let them talk in circles
Let them stay the same
I will keep this quiet ember
Call it by my name (my name)
[Chorus]
Here in the corner
I breathe
Here in the corner
I rise
I am a work of art
Drawn in electric lines
Never fitting in
That’s fine
Different on purpose this time
I am a work of art
I am a work of art (oh yeah)

Moody dark synthwave with male vocals; pulsing bass arps and detuned pads under close, almost whispered verses that bloom into a wider, anthemic hook. Drum groove stays minimal and tense, then adds toms and stereo claps in the chorus. Subtle vocoder doubles on key lines, with a distorted synth lead mirroring the vocal melody in the final chorus.