The silent war

Verse 1 Invisible chains, they bind me tight, Every crowd a field of silent fights. Eyes like lasers, judgment burns my skin, The voice inside screams, "They'll never let you in." Panic whispers, a noose around my throat, Words get tangled, I can only choke. Solitude's a fortress, but the walls feel thin, Haunted by the life I never will begin. Chorus Social anxiety, my silent jailer, Whispers doubt and writes my failure. Every stranger's face, a potential threat, My heart races, trapped in a cold sweat. This invisible war, nobody will see, But it grinds me down, erases the real me. Verse 2 A party invite, stab of icy fear, Small talk's a minefield, every word feels unclear. The practiced smile hides the trembling within, Faking normal, but the fear begins to win. Overanalyzing every single glance, A master of escape, avoiding every chance. The nights are sleepless, replays in my head, Every awkward moment, every word I wish I'd unsaid. Chorus Social anxiety, my silent jailer, Whispers doubt and writes my failure. Every stranger's face, a potential threat, My heart races, trapped in a cold sweat. This invisible war, nobody will see, But it grinds me down, erases the real me. Bridge I see the easy laughter, the friendships that flow, And the burning envy begins to grow. A life half-lived, trapped behind a wall, Can I find the strength to break this anxious thrall? Chorus Social anxiety, my silent jailer, Whispers doubt and writes my failure. Every stranger's face, a potential threat, My heart races, trapped in a cold sweat. This invisible war, nobody will see, But it grinds me down, erases the real me. Outro But there's a flicker, a fight still in me, To reclaim the person I'm meant to be. One small step, then another, and another again, Maybe one day, I'll break these chains.