Pent Up

Verse 1 In the mirror, I see reflections fade, Whispers of dreams in a masquerade, Painted smiles, but they don't belong, Chasing shadows where I feel strong. City lights blur through the tears I've poured, Memories echo, but my voice is ignored, Tracing the outlines of my silent heart, Wishing for colors, a new place to start. Pre-Chorus Oh, I’m caught in a labyrinth, where I hide, Words like butterflies, trapped inside, I want to dress the night in hues so bright, And scream my truth into the starry night. Chorus Take me back to the days, where I’d sing aloud, In the rhythm of rain, I’d be part of the crowd, Let me dance like no one’s watching me now, Break these chains, show the world how. In a heartbeat, I’ll rise, let the music collide, Longing to find where my spirit can glide, Unlocking the stories, let them soar on the breeze, In this moment of longing, I’m finally free. Verse 2 Each breath carries a note I’ve denied, Hiding my heart, I’m ready to ride, Through the pages of what I’ve held tight, Every secret longing to be in the light. I remember the laughter that danced on my lips, The rhythm of freedom in fleeting trips, But now I feel caged, in my skin, in this town, Yearning for wings, I won't let it pull me down. Pre-Chorus Oh, the world’s a canvas; I’m bursting to paint, Every shade of passion, a lover and saint, Let me weave my heart into every sound, And drown in the feelings that I’ve finally found. Chorus Take me back to the days, where I’d sing aloud, In the rhythm of rain, I’d be part of the crowd, Let me dance like no one’s watching me now, Break these chains, show the world how. In a heartbeat, I’ll rise, let the music collide, Longing to find where my spirit can glide, Unlocking the stories, let them soar on the breeze, In this moment of longing, I’m finally free. Bridge So here’s to the nights when the stars align, Every flicker of hope, forever I’ll find, Through the sorrow and joy, I’ll embrace the surreal, With every heartbeat, I’ll tell what is real. Chorus Take me back to the days, where I’d sing aloud, In the rhythm of rain, I’d be part of the crowd, Let me dance like no one’s watching me now, Break these chains, show the world how. In a heartbeat, I’ll rise, let the music collide, Longing to find where my spirit can glide, Unlocking the stories, let them soar on the breeze, In this moment of longing, I’m finally free. Outro Oh, in this moment, I’ll take flight, With every whisper, I’m claiming the night, No more shadows, just the sun on my skin, In this age of freedom, I’m ready to begin.