Shadows and Screens

[Intro]
Silent shadows flicker in my mind
Behind the laughter, I'm confined
A room full of faces, yet alone I stand
Fighting battles I can't understand

[Verse 1]
They see my smile, they see my cheer
But never see the hidden tears
In a world where I belong,
There's a pain that feels so strong

[Pre-Chorus]
But in the quiet, I find my light
A refuge in the endless night
Through screens, I find a way
To make the darkness fade away

[Chorus]
In my virtual escape, I breathe again
HVRP, where I find my friends
Though I’m lost in a crowded room,
Your understanding lifts the gloom
My heart aches for what’s gone astray,
But your words keep me from breaking today
No, I don’t want to leave,
Just want the pain to cease
In this digital embrace,
I find my peace

[Bridge]
My best friend drifted far away
A void that hurts more than I say
Yet in the code and pixel glow,
I feel the love they used to show
Maybe one day, we’ll reconnect,
Until then, this is my protect
A safe space where I belong,
A melody of hope and song

[Outro]
So I hold on through the pain,
In your words, I find my sane
Though the world outside may clash,
Inside here, I find my dash
HVRP, my saving grace,
A refuge in this endless space
I'll keep fighting, I'll stay strong,
In this virtual song

Emotional indie pop with soft piano, subtle guitar, and heartfelt vocals, female