Echoes in the Hills

[Verse] In the halls of power Shadows play their games Bankers grin with hungry eyes While the rest have toiled in vain They sell our dreams for profit They feast while we despair A house of cards built high But no one seems to care [Verse 2] The puppet strings are golden The marionettes all dance To tunes sung by the wealthy In a far-off secret trance They whisper lies like syrup Sweet poison on their lips From penthouses to congress They steer us to eclipse [Chorus] Oligarchy blues Got the world by the neck Choking out the freedom It"s a dirty Tangled wreck They say it"s for the people But it"s all for their gain Oligarchy blues Won"t you drive us all insane? [Verse 3] You see the diligent worker Strong hands and weary spine He breaks his back each morning While they drink their vintage wine The media"s their watchdog That barks to their command Feeding us distractions To keep the truth half-banned [Verse 4] Politicians play the fiddle While the common folk all burn Promises of change But it"s more the same in turn Buildings scrape the heavens But the gutters fill with tears A country sold for profit Confirms our greatest fears [Chorus] Oligarchy blues Got the world by the neck Choking out the freedom It"s a dirty Tangled wreck They say it"s for the people But it"s all for their gain Oligarchy blues Won"t you drive us all insane?

Verse 1: It started with a restless plan, A couple of bucks and an empty van. We hit the road with no real aim, Chasing the thrill, playing the game. The summer air was wild and free, Fingers drumming to the melody. With the city lights fading fast, We were living a dream we knew wouldn’t last. Chorus: Runaway nights under open skies, Breaking the rules, losing track of time. No maps, no plans, just a spark to ignite, This is the story of our runaway nights. With every mile, the world felt small, We had nothing, but we had it all. Verse 2: We stopped at a diner at half past two, Made some friends we barely knew. A Polaroid snapped, a story told, Of chasing dreams and hearts of gold. The jukebox played our favorite song, We sang out loud like we belonged. A moment fleeting, but it felt so real, That’s the kind of magic you can’t conceal. Chorus: Runaway nights under open skies, Breaking the rules, losing track of time. No maps, no plans, just a spark to ignite, This is the story of our runaway nights. With every mile, the world felt small, We had nothing, but we had it all. Bridge: Now the sun’s coming up, the road’s still long, But the memories linger like a timeless song. The kind of nights that change your view, When the world’s wide open, and so are you. Chorus (Alt): Runaway nights, we’re burning bright, Living for the moment, holding on tight. No maps, no plans, just a spark to ignite, This is the story of our runaway nights. With every mile, the world felt small, We had nothing, but we had it all. Outro: So here’s to the nights we’ll never trade, The stories we lived, the memories we made. Runaway hearts under endless skies, This is our anthem, our runaway nights.

[Verse] Life's a mess man I'm screaming loud Broken dreams I'm under this heavy cloud Fighting demons while my head spins round Empty promises lie scattered on the ground [Verse 2] Wasted time man I'm searching for the truth In these ruins I just need some proof Shattered mirrors reflecting nothing new Chasing ghosts man I thought I knew [Chorus] Yeah I'm lost in this darkened place Running circles never win this race Yeah the anger man it's etched on my face Can't find peace in this empty space [Verse 3] Dirty faces man they can't escape the grind Look for answers but they're hard to find Bloody knuckles punching at the air Life's a struggle man it ain't fair [Bridge] Screams echo man they pierce the night Fight the darkness till the morning light No salvation just this endless fight In this chaos man you lose your sight [Chorus] Yeah I'm lost in this darkened place Running circles never win this race Yeah the anger man it's etched on my face Can't find peace in this empty space

She’s from a broken home, a broken home, She’s from a broken home, a broken home. It’s sad, it’s all she’s ever known, A life of waiting for love to come. **Verse 2:** She hides behind closed doors, where silence screams too loud. She’s learned to wear a smile, but her eyes betray her doubt. She locks her pain away, in a box under her bed, But it finds her in the dark, whispering in her head. **Verse 3:** Her dad’s been gone for years, though he’s sitting in the chair, His eyes are distant oceans, lost somewhere out there. He used to be her hero, but now he's just a ghost, A shadow of the man she needed, when she needed him the most. **Verse 4:** Her mom’s a weary warrior, with battle scars so deep, She hides behind the bottles when she’s too tired to weep. She wears a brave face daily, but it cracks when she's alone, Carrying the weight of secrets that no one’s ever known. **Chorus:** She's from a broken home, a broken home, Where love is lost and nobody's whole. She’s searching for a place to hide, But the pieces never fit inside. She’s from a broken home, a broken home, Wishing she could heal, but she’s all alone. **Bridge:** She’s learned to stand on broken ground, But deep inside, she's lost and found. She whispers to the stars above, "Can I ever learn to trust in love?" **Chorus (Repeat):** She's from a broken home, a broken home, Where love is lost and nobody's whole. She’s searching for a place to hide, But the pieces never fit inside. She’s from a broken home, a broken home, Wishing she could heal, but she’s all alone.

Verse 1 Puppet master pulls the strings, Tightening knots, no hope it brings. Rye the bunny shines so bright, But hides his tears in the dead of night. Chorus Oh, we wear our masks in the fading light, Dancing in shadows, lost in the fight. With laughter and smiles, we play our roles, But deep in our hearts, the pain still unfolds. Verse 2 Chaos the dog with a grin so wide, Barks with joy, but his heart’s a tide. Behind the laughter, the darkness looms, Echoes of silence in empty rooms. Chorus Oh, we wear our masks in the fading light, Dancing in shadows, lost in the fight. With laughter and smiles, we play our roles, But deep in our hearts, the pain still unfolds. Bridge Sparkles the dragon, soaring so high, Chasing the clouds, but the ground holds a sigh. Fusion the fox runs wild and free, Yet chains unseen bind him, can't you see? Verse 3 Leona the cat, once fierce and bold, Now hides her heart in a shell so cold. Pieces scattered across the floor, Wishing for a life she can’t restore. Chorus Oh, we wear our masks in the fading light, Dancing in shadows, lost in the fight. With laughter and smiles, we play our roles, But deep in our hearts, the pain still unfolds. Outro Puppet masters, we dance on strings, In this grand play, we forget who we are. But deep down inside, the truth still clings, That life’s just a stage, and we’re all so scarred.

[Verse] Streets are empty whispers loud Shadows climb the city walls Hearts are heavy eyes cry out Left alone to face the fall [Verse 2] Broken dreams on concrete ground Voices echo in the void Reaching out there's no one 'round Destiny we can't avoid [Chorus] Screaming at the night Lost within the fight Fading with the light Searching for what's right [Verse 3] Cold winds howl like ghosts unseen Bleak horizon standing still Chasing down what might have been Wounds that time will never heal [Verse 4] Silent prayers in the dark Hope is bleeding from the cracks Memories leave their mark No way forward no way back [Chorus] Screaming at the night Lost within the fight Fading with the light Searching for what's right

[Verse] Sean’s got a big heart but he’s always a step behind Can’t remember where he left his keys always in a bind He tries to play it cool but he’s tangled like a vine He’s the kind of guy who leaves yesterday behind [Verse 2] He’s the one who’ll wear mismatched shoes Always forgets to pay his dues Yet there’s a kindness in his blues He’s got a way that you can’t refuse [Chorus] Not so bright but always glowing With a heart that keeps on showing There’s a beauty in his flowing In the end it’s love he’s sowing [Verse 3] He’ll mix up dates and names Get lost on his way to games But there’s magic in his aims In his eyes Unlit flames [Bridge] Always late but never bitter With his smile He’s never a quitter Even when he reads the wrong Twitter He's our lovable transmitter [Chorus] Not so bright but always glowing With a heart that keeps on showing There’s a beauty in his flowing In the end it’s love he’s sowing

I'll plot the course, please come in, And just stay here for a sec. This is my way of showing you, we’ve got some vectors to check. Life’s a drag without your force, And I’m accelerating, of course. Can we just turn this into velocity? Chorus: 'Cause I've been calculating 'bout you lately, Maybe you could save me from this force I’m living in, And I know we could happen, 'Cause you know I’ve got the momentum too. Storms, they will come But I know that the sun will shine again He's my friend, and he says that we belong together And I'll sing a song to break the ice Just a smile from you would suffice It's not me being nice, but this is real tonight Chorus: 'Cause I've been calculating 'bout you lately, Maybe you could save me from this world of motion I’m in, And I know we could happen, 'Cause you know I’ve got the momentum too. I know you feel the pull. There's no other, there's no other love That I'd rather have, you know There ain't no one, there ain't no one else I want you for myself Chorus: I've been calculating 'bout you lately, Maybe you could save me from this moving world we’re in, And I know we could happen, 'Cause you know I’ve got the momentum too. I know you feel it too.

[Verse] I'm stuck in the middle of strange absurdity Chasing shadows that whisper in sincerity Lost in the echo of fractured vanity Threads unspooling in wild hyper-reality [Verse 2] Dancing with chaos in the midnight echo Shattered mirrors Reflecting my restless soul Grasping at puzzles with no clear direction Heartbeats pounding in surreal perfection [Chorus] Obscurity wraps around me tight Shadows dance in the flickering light Twisted dreams take their flight In the vicinity of night [Bridge] Broken compasses point towards infinity Eyes wide open in synthetic clarity Running circles in a maze No serenity Lost and found in a blur of deformity [Verse 3] Unraveling secrets in cryptic pages Walking tightropes between the ages Figures laugh in distorted stages Freedom hidden behind endless cages [Chorus] Obscurity wraps around me tight Shadows dance in the flickering light Twisted dreams take their flight In the vicinity of night

Verse 1: Crunchy orange perfection, Cheesy dust on fingertips Indulging in the flavor, Snack that never quits Each bite is a thrill, A symphony of crunch and taste Cheetos, oh Cheetos, You never go to waste Chorus: Cheetos, Cheetos, A snack so bold and true Light up my taste buds, With your cheesy hue Cheetos, Cheetos, I can't get enough In a world of snacks, You're the real stuff Verse 2: From puffy to crunchy, Every style is a delight Bringing joy and happiness, In every single bite No need for fancy charcuterie, or caviar on a plate Cheetos, oh Cheetos, You're the snack that's always great Chorus: Cheetos, Cheetos, A snack so bold and true Light up my taste buds, With your cheesy hue Cheetos, Cheetos, I can't get enough In a world of snacks, You're the real stuff Bridge: When I'm feeling snacky, You're the one I turn to In a sea of options, It's always you I choose Cheetos, oh Cheetos, You bring a smile to my face In a world full of choices, You're my happy place

[Verse 1] You made me a sinner in your kingdom of lies, Fingers on my throat, but you swear it’s a prize. You don’t love; you take, you burn, you break, And I’m begging for more with every move you make. You turned my fear into your favorite game, Chasing shadows, dripping venom in my veins. I’m not innocent, I’m a fucking disaster, But you’re the kind of chaos I run toward faster. Four shadows, Tearing my walls apart, They burned the rules, And made me their game in the dark. They called me weak, But they don't see, This fire I’m feeding, It’ll set us all free. [Pre-Chorus] Chains around my throat, But I learned to breathe. Ruin me harder, I’ll die on my knees. [Chorus] Take me to ruin, take me to war, Break every lock, make me beg for more. Drag me through hell, I’ll smile through the flames, You ruin me beautifully, I’ll never be the same. It’s dark, it’s raw, it’s poison and wine, I’m yours to destroy, until the end of time. Pull me under, break me open, I’ll never drown. You scarred my skin, Now I crave the blade. Love me harder, hate me longer, It’s the price I paid. [Verse 2] I can still feel the masks, the heat, The whispers, the pounding beat. Four shadows lurking, but your fire consumes, A war of hearts in these forbidden rooms. You think you own me, but I’ve tasted the night, I wear your bruises like they’re badges of pride. You cage me, break me, push me to the edge, But I’ll fall with a smile if you’re at the ledge. A black hoodie and a devil’s grin, You marked me the second you let me in. Your words cut deep, but I like the sting, I’m bound to you, I’ll bear the ring. [Pre-Chorus] Carve your name in my soul, Make me yours tonight. Tie me tighter, drag me deeper, I’m not afraid of the fight. [Chorus] Pull me under, break me open, I’ll never drown. You scarred my skin, Now I crave the blade. Love me harder, hate me longer, It’s the price I paid. Take me to ruin, take me to war, Break every lock, make me beg for more. Drag me through hell, I’ll smile through the flames, You ruin me beautifully, I’ll never be the same. It’s dark, it’s raw, it’s poison and wine, I’m yours to destroy, until the end of time. [Bridge] Don’t call it love, call it war. Call it hunger, call it raw. It’s a dangerous game, and I’m still alive. [Final Chorus] Cursed by the night, It’s written in my veins. Your fire hurts, but I love the flames. Bite my skin, I’ll scream your name, Love me like I’m your favorite pain. Cursed by the night, And I’ll wear it till I die. Scar me deeper, take my breath away, This is where my soul will stay. [Outro] Pull me under, strip me bare, Show me heaven and leave me there. You’re my monster, my sin, my fight, I’ll follow you forever into Devil’s Night.

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