Static

[Verse 1] Lights on, breathe in Mirror says I’m heaven-sent Smile fixed, chin up God forbid I slip again Footsteps echo down the hall Every whisper hits the wall They say, “You’re shining.” Why’s it feel like I might fall? [Pre-Chorus] Hands cold Pulse loud Every cheer’s a countdown They see gold I hear doubt Signal breaking through the crowd [Chorus] You hear applause I hear static Every love sounds automatic Shining bright but feeling vacant Tell me — is this magic? You see a star Cinematic Perfect frame, so photogenic Turn the volume down a little Why’s it always static? [Verse 2] Blue lights wash my face again Pink inside but paper-thin Say my name like it’s a crown Heavy like the noise within Foreign words inside my mouth Practice till I drown them out If I’m honest for a second Would they like what I’m about? [Pre-Chorus 2] Eyes wide Don’t crack All the cameras watching back Stand still Don’t lag Smile through the feedback [Chorus] You hear applause I hear static Every love sounds automatic Shining bright but feeling vacant Tell me — is this magic? You see a star Cinematic Perfect frame, so photogenic Turn the volume down a little Why’s it always static? [Dance Break – Whisper] Don’t lose signal. Don’t lose signal. Stay perfect. Stay— [Bridge] If I disappear in the noise Would you notice? If I break beneath the poise Would you hold it? I’m not fearless I’m just loud In a room that’s way too crowded [Final Chorus] You hear applause I hear static Heartbeat turns erratic Cut the lights — it’s automatic All this love feels plastic You see a star Cinematic But the signal’s problematic Turn the volume down to silence … Still static.