Edge Of Madness

[Intro – Instrumental]
[8-12s chaotic theatrical build: pulsing bass, staccato synth stabs, light percussion, tension swell]

[Intro – Half-Sung Vocals]
(Step right up…)
Step right up…  
the fire’s in my chest (ah…)  
I won't settle for less...

[Verse 1]
They said: “Take a pill, calm your stormy mind”
I said: “Thanks, but chaos suits me fine”
Mirrors sneer, my own nightmare
I dance on panic, spinning through the air

[Pre-Chorus]
I’m a riot in a gilded cage
A spark, a flame, a little bit of rage
Dull the edges? I won’t comply
Too awake, too alive, I’ll reach the sky

[Chorus]
I’m too alive, can’t you see the flames? (burn!)
Burning bright, I’ll never play your games
Crown or no crown, mask or parade (woo!)
I’m the chaos king—unapologetically made
Dancing on the edge of madness

[Verse 2]
Whispers crawl along the ballroom walls
Every step I take, another kingdom falls
The crown digs deep, but I wear it proud
I’ll twist this panic till it roars out loud

[Pre-Chorus]
I’m a riot in a gilded cage
A spark, a flame, a little bit of rage
Dull the edges? I won’t comply
Too awake, too alive, I’ll reach the sky

[Chorus]
I’m too alive, can’t you see the flames? (burn!)
Burning bright, I’ll never play your games
Crown or no crown, mask or parade (woo!)
I’m the chaos king—unapologetically made
Dancing on the edge of madness

[Mini-Verse – Tension Build]
Whispers claw at the edges of my mind
Shadows twist, the rules are undefined
Every heartbeat sparks a little more
I’m alive in ways they can’t ignore

[Interlude – Shouted]
Step into the fire! (ah!)
Feel the chaos rise! (woo!)
No control, no chains, no compromise!
I’m too alive—set the night alight! (woo!)

[Bridge – Shouted]
Step closer… fall back! (ah!)
Spin the mirrors, feel the flak!
Pulse is racing, can’t look back!
I’ll own the night ‘til I touch the sky! (woo!)

[Chorus – Big Finale]
I’m too alive, can’t you see the flames? (burn!)
Burning bright, I’ll never play your games
Crown or no crown, mask or parade (woo!)
I’m the chaos king—unapologetically made
Dancing on the edge of madness

[Outro – Dramatic]
Step aside… the fire won’t die…
I’m too alive… too alive…

Dark theatrical pop, frenetic synth percussion, punchy bass, dramatic layered male vocals, high-energy dynamic chorus