Fragile Hold

[Intro – soft, trembling piano arpeggios, faint static hum] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 1 – slow piano, quiet drum machine tick] I saw you enter through the front gate Thought my broken heart would finally mend But the voice inside won’t go away Whispers lies I can’t defend [Pre-Chorus – building bassline, rising vocal tension] I see the shadow in my eyes A hunger that I can’t disguise But I’ll lock it deep inside Just to keep you by my side [Chorus 1 – swelling strings, distorted guitar edge] I’m scared of what I might become But I won’t let anyone take you home Every soul that dares to try Will learn the price of crossing I [Verse 2 – layered piano, subtle synth undercurrent] Your laugh was sunlight through my haze Washed out the bloodstains on my days But when they look at you like that I feel the rage begin to crack [Pre-Chorus 2 – tighter drum beat, vocal harmonies] I’ll wear the mask of gentle grace Hide the storm behind my face But if they reach for your sweet hand I’ll turn their world to burning sand [Chorus 2 – full band, soaring vocals, heavier guitar] I’m terrified of my own mind But I’ll kill to keep you mine No one will ever steal your light I’ll bury them in endless night [Bridge – stripped back piano, powerful vocal delivery] I hold you close and pray I won’t Let the monster take control But if they try to break this bond I’ll make sure they’re gone before dawn [Final Chorus – piano, emotional intensity] I’m scared of what I have to do But I won’t lose you, not to them, not to you Every threat will meet its end I’ll be your one and only, darling [Outro – fading piano]