Shadows of My Childhood

[Intro]
Gentle shadows cast, memories fade but remain
Silent cries echo in the chambers of my pain

[Verse 1]
Childhood days, empty and cold
Promises broken, stories untold
Lonely nights, scars unseen
A world that’s not meant for me

[Pre-Chorus]
Held in fear, kept in the dark
Burdens so heavy, a breaking heart
Longing for love that was never there
Carrying wounds that no one cares

[Chorus]
Broken pieces, shattered soul
Lost in a world that feels so cold
Nobody saw the tears I hide
A childhood lost, I can't revive
These scars are marks of pain I wear
Walking alone, caught in despair
But I’m still here, still fighting through
Seeking a dawn, hoping for truth

[Verse 2]
Harsh words, mocking voices
Fading hopes, silent choices
Trust betrayed, innocence stolen
In a heart so often broken

[Pre-Chorus]
Keep it inside, hide the scars
Behind closed doors, behind lonely bars
Yearning for a gentle hand
But I stand, I understand

[Chorus]
Broken pieces, shattered soul
Lost in a world that feels so cold
Nobody saw the tears I hide
A childhood lost, I can't revive
These scars are marks of pain I wear
Walking alone, caught in despair
But I’m still here, still fighting through
Seeking a dawn, hoping for truth

[Bridge]
Maybe someday, I’ll find my peace
Break free from this silent disease
A voice inside, I’ll learn to trust
Turn the pain into my strength and just
Let go of what’s been torn apart
Heal the wounds inside my heart
Believe that love can come anew
Find myself and start anew

[Outro]
Forever haunted, forever strong
In my silence, I belong
Though the scars may never fade
I will rise, I won’t be afraid

Deeply emotional ballad, acoustic guitar, soft piano, soulful vocals, melancholic mood