Ashes in My Veins

[Verse 1]
You carved your oath
In the rust of my back
Smiled as you twisted
And painted the cracks
Fed me your poison
Called it my crown
Pulled out the ladder
And watched me drown
[Chorus]
You were the blade in my back
Now you’re the ghost in my chains
I walked through hell in your shadow
Now I burn your name
I was a beast on a leash
Now I’m the fire you made
From all this pain
I rise with ashes in my veins
[Verse 2]
You lit the match
Then you begged for the light
Swore you were broken
You just loved the fight
I wore your lies
Like a second skin
Tore myself open
To keep you in
[Chorus]
You were the blade in my back
Now you’re the ghost in my chains
I walked through hell in your shadow
Now I burn your name
I was a beast on a leash
Now I’m the fire you made
From all this pain
I rise with ashes in my veins
[Bridge]
I won’t become
The ruin you are
I let the hatred go
Like shrapnel from my heart
I face the wreck
Of all that we were
I hear your screaming name
And leave it in the dirt (yeah)
[Chorus]
You were the blade in my back
Now you’re the ghost in my chains
I walked through hell in your shadow
Now I burn your name
I was a beast on a leash
Now I’m the fire you made
I’ve killed the shame
I walk out free through all these flames
[Outro]
Your curse is broken
Your throne is clay
I forgave myself
And turned away

metal, Modern melodic metal with dual-guitar harmonies, drop-tuned chugs, and explosive double-kick. Verses stay tense and palm-muted, vocal in a low snarl; chorus opens with soaring, gritty cleans over wide power chords. Bridge hits halftime with tom-heavy drums and a dissonant lead, then builds into a final, anthemic chorus layered with gang vocals.