Reflections in Shadows

[Intro]
Caught in a mirror, reflections clash, truths in shadows, truths in ash, I wanna be seen, I wanna be heard, but she fights to keep me hidden, tryna’ keep me in her background, using my own words against me

[Verse 1]
She sees her own reflection in her rage, projecting fears that her heart can't cage
Hatin' me, it’s her mirror, not a mirror, her reflection: a deeper scar
Ain't showin' respect, asks for it on her knees, but she’s rollin’ out the red carpet for her own disease
I stay on defense, she’s always on attackin’, her words like daggers, my walls are stackin'
Focus on my reaction, missin’ the crime, her actions—hell, I’m just tryin' to hold the line

[Pre-Chorus]
She’s high, drinkin’, tryin’ to feel alive, but her battles are within, and I can’t survive
Lead me on for miles, love-bombed me blind, my wounds are now open, can’t rewind
Red flags waving, signals ignored, time's a commodity, feelings bore
Needs someone hollow, someone controllable, but I’m stackin’ these commas, just trying to stay unbroken

[Chorus]
You want respect, but you don’t give a damn, I’m caught in a storm, trying to understand
Lovin’ a ghost, a reflection of pain, I gotta break free, I can’t stay in the rain
Your fake trauma, your lonely game, I’m too busy buildin’ my name, yeah
I gotta walk away, I gotta let go, before I lose all control

[Bridge]
It’s a borrowed time, a fleeting moment, what’s real, what’s just a token?
Your love’s a weapon, it’s facin’ my heart, I’m at the edge, don’t know where to start
I see the truth beneath your disguise, it’s a mirror, but it’s filled with lies
I need a love that’s true, not a game, can’t keep playin' your twisted frame

[Outro]
So I’ll walk away, leaven’ the shadows behind, seek my peace, clear my mind
Hope you find what you think you need, I’m done with your poisonous seed, this relationship is dead

Fast Rap male vocal, Contemporary R&B with emotional, soulful melodies and minimalist instrumentation