Tatsuo’s Shadow

I was your northern light, a midnight sun The star you looked up to when you needed someone I was a constant, a beacon, a guide The one thing that lit up your loneliest nights Slowly but surely, I’m fading away The night’s come to claim me, I wish I could stay No longer in orbit, I’ll say my goodbyes Even the brightest of stars have to die You’re a shadow of your shadow, down on your luck Burning up stars, and you don’t give a fuck You’re lost in a void, and I know that you are desperately trying to live in the dark You’ve wasted the light I once gave you for free My energy lost, stolen from me I can’t be the one to guide you no more When you clearly choose to live in the dark I was your shooting star, a hopeful flame The fire that burned bright, the one that kept you safe I was a pillar, a compass, a friend The one thing that saved you, now I’m saving myself Slowly but surely, I slip through the cracks The night’s come to claim me, there’s no turning back No longer in orbit, I’ll say my goodbyes Even the brightest of stars have to die You’re a shadow of your shadow, down on your luck Burning up stars, and you don’t give a fuck You’re lost in a void, and I know that you are desperately trying to live in the dark You’ve wasted the light I once gave you for free My energy lost, stolen from me I can’t be the one to guide you no more When you clearly choose to live in the dark As the sky turns black, and it's hard to breathe I'm not the first star you've burned up, I see You’ve turned from the stars, letting shadows in I’m just another star you’ll forget about again You’re a shadow of your shadow, down on your luck Burning up stars, and you don’t give a fuck You’re lost in a void, and I know that you are desperately trying to live in the dark You’ve wasted the light I once gave you for free My energy lost, stolen from me I can’t be the one to guide you no more When you clearly choose to live in the dark You’re a shadow of your shadow, down on your luck Burning up stars, and you don’t give a fuck You’re lost in a void, and I know that you are desperately trying to live in the dark You’ve wasted the light I once gave you for free My energy lost, stolen from me I can’t be the one to guide you no more When you clearly choose to live in the dark

**Title: "Echoes of Us"** **Verse 1:** In the shadows where you whispered, Dreams like ghosts, they linger still, A silhouette of what we once were, Fading light against my will. Through the silence, I hear your laughter, A distant song, it cuts so deep, But I'll gather the fragments after, And cradle the pain as I weep. **Chorus:** But I’ll rise, like the dawn breaking, From the ashes, I’ll learn to fly, In the echoes of us, I’ll find my voice, A symphony built on goodbye. Though the love we had was a fleeting fire, The embers glow within my heart, I’m stepping forward, fueled by desire, From the shadows, I’ll tear apart. **Verse 2:** Once we danced under silver moonlight, Promises whispered in the dark, Now I wander through this cold night, Chasing dreams that lost their spark. Tangled sheets left an impression, Ghosts of a love that couldn’t stay, But in the now, I seek redemption, Finding strength in the price I pay. **Chorus:** But I’ll rise, like the dawn breaking, From the ashes, I’ll learn to fly, In the echoes of us, I’ll find my voice, A symphony built on goodbye. Though the love we had was a fleeting fire, The embers glow within my heart, I’m stepping forward, fueled by desire, From the shadows, I’ll tear apart. **Bridge:** In the silence, I’ll reclaim my story, Let the healing wash over me, Every tear sheds a part of the glory, Of the love that was once meant to be. I’ll carry your memory, tender and bright, But like the stars, I’ll find my own light. **Chorus:** So I’ll rise, like the dawn breaking, From the ashes, I’ll learn to fly, In the echoes of us, I’ll find my voice, A symphony built on goodbye. Though the love we had was a fleeting fire, The embers glow within my heart, I’m stepping forward, fueled by desire, From the shadows, I’ll tear apart. **Outro:** So here’s to the time that we borrowed, To the love that taught me to dream, In the light of tomorrow, no more sorrow, I’ll find myself in the stream. With every heartbeat, I’ll draw the line, From heartbreak to healing, in time, I’ll shine.

(Verse 1) In a land of maple leaves and mountains high, We manage 19 hotels, oh my, oh my! From Quebec’s charm to BC’s coast, We’re the team you’ll love the most! (Chorus) Passionate people, exceptional stays, With "You Matter," we brighten your days! From finance to food, we’re a quirky crew, In this hotel circus, there's so much to do! (Verse 2) Marketing’s banners flying high, Sales sweet-talking like pie! Engineering’s fixing with flair, HR’s finding talent everywhere! (Verse 3) Food and beverage whips up a feast, Operations keeps things smooth, at least! Finance is there with a steady hand, Balancing books across this great land! (Outro) Here’s to our team in this wacky ride, With 19 hotels, we take it in stride!

(Verse 1) In a land of maple leaves and mountains high, We manage 19 hotels, oh my, oh my! From Quebec’s charm to BC’s coast, We’re the team you’ll love the most! (Chorus) Passionate people, exceptional stays, With "You Matter," we brighten your days! From finance to food, we’re a quirky crew, In this hotel circus, there's so much to do! (Verse 2) Marketing’s banners flying high, Sales sweet-talking like pie! Engineering’s fixing with flair, HR’s finding talent everywhere! (Bridge) Oh, it's chaos like a three-ring show, But we laugh through the stress, 'cause that's how we go! (Verse 3) Food and beverage whips up a feast, Operations keeps things smooth, at least! Finance is there with a steady hand, Balancing books across this great land! (Outro) Here’s to our team in this wacky ride, With 19 hotels, we take it in stride!

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[Verse] In the shadows we did roam Brother you were never alone Without mom's touch and father's sneer We kept each other from the fear [Verse 2] Scars of silence noise so loud Narcissistic father proud I had to find a way to run Left you behind thought I'd won [Chorus] Running fast leaving past Heartfelt cries dreams fly by Brother dear left in tears Painful choice endless years [Verse 3] In the night I heard you call From a distance in the hall Kept on running like the wind Regret poisons from within [Bridge] Fragments of our shattered youth Lost in search of bitter truth Hurts me more than you can know Had to leave to let us grow [Verse 4] Tales of broken promises Memories like lost kisses Had no time to say goodbye Caught in a whirlwind of lies

[Verse] Winds are howlin' Sky's turnin' black Nature's wrath waitin' to attack We stand firm as the storm rolls in Bracing for the chaos to begin [Verse 2] Trees bend low but refuse to break Together we endure what we can take Windows shatter The rain pours down But we'll rebuild this shattered town [Chorus] Hurricanes may rage and swirl But we'll face them with a curl Of our lips in a defiant smile We're the storm We're versatile [Verse 3] Lightning strikes and the thunder booms Water rises Turns streets to lagoons Yet in the heart of the tempest's eye We find our strength Refuse to cry [Bridge] In the aftermath of nature's might We rise again Prepared to fight Through the storm We've learned to soar Hurricanes can't break what we restore [Chorus] Hurricanes may rage and swirl But we'll face them with a curl Of our lips in a defiant smile We're the storm We're versatile

[Verse] Woke up to sunlight in my room Walls painted in a golden bloom Coffee brews a whispered tune Morning fades away too soon [Verse 2] Streetlights flicker in the dusk Chasing shadows smelling musk Underneath the neon husk Finding beauty's gentle musk [Chorus] Colors swirl in every glance Life unfolds in simple dance Moments freeze in happenstance Lost inside the endless chance [Bridge] Rain on glass a soft ballet Passersby in monochrome gray Catching secrets they won't say Drifting into the array [Verse 3] Bookshelves lined with untold dreams Windows showing hidden scenes Echoed thoughts in silent streams Threading through life's pretty seams [Chorus] Colors swirl in every glance Life unfolds in simple dance Moments freeze in happenstance Lost inside the endless chance

[Verse] Steel ghosts haunting Streets are hollow Cold lights flicker No dreams to follow Concrete jungle claws at my soul City's grip tight Losing control [Verse 2] Brick and mortar Chains that bind Empty faces Nothing to find Grinding gears Drowning in noise Lifeless grey Losing my voice [Chorus] Breaking free Fields calling my name Leaving shadows Shedding this shame Countryside whispers Sweet embrace Sunrise kisses Life's warm face [Verse 3] Dust pathways Winds are speaking Silent hills My heart seeking Golden wheat sways Open wide Freedom found Nowhere to hide [Bridge] Skies stretch endless Feel the ease Breathing clean Every breeze Stars at night Clear as a bell Hell behind Now farewell [Chorus] Breaking free Fields calling my name Leaving shadows Shedding this shame Countryside whispers Sweet embrace Sunrise kisses Life's warm face

[Verse] All you who sleep tonight Far from the ones you love Lonely stars in endless flight Searching skies above [Verse 2] No hands to left or right Whispered dreams in air In the cloak of quiet night Hope found in despair [Chorus] Know that you aren’t alone Hearts apart but near Echoes in a somber tone Shadows chase the fear [Verse 3] The whole world shares your tears Raindrops on the soul Some for two nights or one Searching to be whole [Bridge] Moonlight's gentle embrace In the stillness of the dark Tracing the lines of grace Healing every mark [Chorus] Know that you aren’t alone Hearts apart but near Echoes in a somber tone Shadows chase the fear

[Verse] Painted tears and broken laughter Night falls as dreams unravel In the spotlight he will shatter Burdened soul forever frazzled [Verse 2] Juggling fears and silent sorrows Crimson smile hides the pain Underneath the bright apparel Moonless skies dance in the rain [Chorus] Heavy is the clown my friend Behind the mask it never ends A show that feels like it pretends Heavy is the clown my friend [Verse 3] Twirling lights and phantom faces Shadows play their twisted scenes Every joke a cry for traces Of a life that couldn’t be [Bridge] Laughter echoes in the distance Faint applause a fleeting dream Clowning through this grey existence Yearning for what once could gleam [Verse 4] Patchwork heart is stitched together Every stitch a tiny plea Lonely crowds in every tether Never truly breaking free

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