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**[Verse 1]**
In the shadows where the whispers creep
Thoughts unravel, secrets that we keep
Never knowing what's real or a lie
Chasing ghosts beneath the fading sky

**[Pre-Chorus]**
The patterns twist, the colors bleed
Running fast, but I can't break free
Caught in a web of dreams that deceive
The truth is a flame... it's hard to believe

**[Chorus / Hook]**
Lost in the chaos, I'm losing my sight
A dance with the madness, it pulls me to night
I'm burning up from deep inside
Caught in the haze, nowhere to hide
Every heartbeat whispers my name
In this illusion... I'm losing my flame

**[Verse 2]**
Fire and fear, they collide in my mind
Searching for clarity, but all I can find
Is the echo of doubt that won't set me free
Trapped in this madness... please don't let it be

**[Bridge / Outro]**
Run, run, but the shadows pursue
Eyes everywhere, what's real fades from view
In the ashes of truth, I try to revive
But the illusion is burning... I'm barely alive

Track: The track opens with an introduction that builds tension in an epic way using a guitar riff—not too extreme or overpowering. This then fades out and transitions into a fast female spoken word performance: rhythmic speech with theatrical articulation, influenced by cabaret and vaudeville, accompanied by a clapping heartbeat rhythm. The spoken word takes center stage and has a narrative quality. In the hook, more power comes in, through electro-pop blended with a light folk texture and a slight swing rhythm. Everything is accompanied by a bassline. The entire track is set in a cinematic, Game Studio East-style atmosphere.