Checkmate

How much of life is what I think Questioning you I’m on the brink Now Your hinting crazy themes You say somthing deliberately but it seems underlying motives with needs to appease Do you really mean this? Clearly u meant differently I think I see ur point I see it the same Or is your meaning much more tame? I analyze you and your thaughts intently Do you say what you mean Plain and simple, black and white Or do u talk an invisible fight In your speech do you weave a backwards bite Or some thing less sinister like A hidden light? The thing is I’ll never know Tis the plight of this mind game If u tell them where your at And you were way off Now they can combat And look at you and scoff For sharing what you thought revealed behind those eyes You heard what was said, but your ears, they told lies For where ur brain took u where theirs could never go And now they see you, now they know On the other hand Your thoughts weren’t just a might, they were accurate and right. You successfully deciphered what’s going on in there, it completely showwwws and your friend knows that you understand and truly care Take the risk if you dare. it’s a fine line a game to to play, One that’ll take you all fucking dayyyyyy Inside your brain that’s under strain That’s over thought a lot

You cant feel the way that I did I got a big slap from life it hit I even didnt prepared myself for it I am waiting for death to kick Officers came, I'm in trouble I haven't done nothing, Guiltness can wait Handcuffs are on, Life is handcuffed to life So death to death, save me if theres anybody up Save me I bet there is not If youre there show yourself, dark and bright Brightness chained to darkness, so do I to you Where there is one, there is the other Where there is not one, there is not the other The balance is never broken, the sides are weakened I am cursed, as if every part of me is blessed except my left ankle. A mother didnt sacrifice hersef for his sons ankle Death river touchs you, kills you, beats you I am living somebodies dreams, somebodies nightmares I will dissapear with my Roanoke Coven There will be no evidence nothing to left My soul is feeling that way I am the greatest version of me I will put the religion in to the soil Magic guides me anyways Youre queen died, So thats a way to checkmate

[Verse] Stole the moon hid it in my room Whispered secrets to the gloom City lights they fade away Night is when I come to play [Verse 2] Shadow's dance across the wall Hear my footsteps down the hall Silent thief in velvet shoes Marking where I’ll leave a bruise [Chorus] I'm a criminal in disguise Breaking hearts with alibis Steal your love beneath the lies Watch me vanish in your eyes [Verse 3] Locked the door threw out the key In the dark is where you’ll see Echoes haunt the empty space Left behind my aching trace [Chorus] I'm a criminal in disguise Breaking hearts with alibis Steal your love beneath the lies Watch me vanish in your eyes [Bridge] Cards up sleeves you never knew Truths I've hidden out of view Now you're lost can't find the path In the aftermath of wrath

I'm in the thick of it, everybody knows They know me where it snows, I skied in and they froze I don't know no nothin' 'bout no ice, I'm just cold Forty somethin' milli' subs or so, I've been told I'm in my prime and this ain't even final form They knocked me down, but still, my feet, they find the floor I went from living rooms straight out to sold-out tours Life's a fight, but trust, I'm ready for the war Woah-oh-oh This is how the story goes Woah-oh-oh I guess this is how the story goes I'm in the thick of it, everybody knows They know me where it snows, I skied in and they froze I don't know no nothin' 'bout no ice, I'm just cold Forty somethin' milli' subs or so, I've been told From the screen to the ring, to the pen, to the king Where's my crown? That's my bling Always drama when I ring See, I believe that if I see it in my heart Smash through the ceiling 'cause I'm reachin' for the stars Woah-oh-oh This is how the story goes Woah-oh-oh I guess this is how the story goes I'm in the thick of it, everybody knows They know me where it snows, I skied in and they froze (woo) I don't know no nothin' 'bout no ice, I'm just cold Forty somethin' milli' subs or so, I've been told Highway to heaven, I'm just cruisin' by my lone' They cast me out, left me for dead, them people cold My faith in God, mind in the sun, I'm 'bout to sow (yeah) My life is hard, I took the wheel, I cracked the code (yeah-yeah, woah-oh-oh) Ain't nobody gon' save you, man, this life will break you (yeah, woah-oh-oh) In the thick of it, this is how the story goes I'm in the thick of it, everybody knows They know me where it snows, I skied in and they froze I don't know no nothin' 'bout no ice, I'm just cold Forty somethin' milli' subs or so, I've been told I'm in the thick of it, everybody knows (everybody knows) They know me where it snows, I skied in and they froze (yeah) I don't know no nothin' 'bout no ice, I'm just cold Forty somethin' milli' subs or so, I've been told (ooh-ooh) Woah-oh-oh (nah-nah-nah-nah, ayy, ayy) This is how the story goes (nah, nah) Woah-oh-oh I guess this is how the story goes

Does it hurt—does it rip apart every breath, as if breathing itself is a punishment? Can you feel it, the suffocating weight? Can you hear it—the scream that doesn’t escape, that dies in the hollow of their chest? A cry so raw it shatters what’s left of a heart too broken to heal. Did you see the torment they buried so deep it poisoned them? Did you sense the silence that scraped at their soul, tearing pieces away until there was nothing left? The ache—God, the ache—never fading, never letting go. Just stop it. Just end it. Life is nothing but an open wound, festering, gnawing, consuming everything in its path. A torment without mercy. I felt it, all of it. The crushing weight of their sorrow, a boulder on their chest, too heavy to move, too cruel to ignore. It was relentless, unbearable, as if the very air around them turned into claws. They wore their pain like a second skin, stitched so tightly it became them. Their solitude screamed louder than any words ever could, but no one heard. No one saw. I’m falling—spinning—disappearing into the void. I don’t know who I am anymore. What am I? A shell? A shadow? A warped, broken mirror reflecting the torment that consumed them. I’m not me. I’m what’s left. And there’s nothing left.

Does it hurt, does it tear apart every breath? Can you feel it—can you hear it? A scream that drowns in the hollow of their chest, A cry that breaks what’s left of a heart too fragile to mend. Did you know the torment they buried deep, The silence that clawed at their soul, The ache that never ceased, never faded? Just end it—let it end, For life is nothing but an endless wound, A gnawing, gnashing agony that devours all. I heard it. I felt it. The weight of their sorrow, heavy as stone, Crushing, relentless, like the world itself was too much to bear. It’s unbearable, suffocating, The pain they wore like a second skin, The burden of their solitude—never shared, never seen. I’m spinning, slipping, Lost in the void between what I was and what I am. What have I turned into? What have I become— A twisted reflection of the torment that swallowed them whole. The stars above are dimmed by the haze, A veil of anguish that no light can pierce. Do you see it? The cracks in their facade? A smile stitched together by trembling hands, A mask to hide the shadows crawling within. Every breath is a battle, every moment a war, Fighting ghosts that whisper, that scream, Telling tales of failure, of fear, of finality. Can you hear it? The sound of their shattering? A symphony of despair, echoing in the void. The ground beneath is fractured, crumbling, And they are falling—always falling— Into the endless abyss where hope cannot reach. The weight of regret is an anchor, Dragging them deeper, suffocating, Until there is nothing but the stillness of surrender. Yet, in the silence, there is a plea, A fragile whisper lost in the wind: "Save me, hear me, hold me." But the world moves on, blind and deaf, Leaving them behind, a shadow fading into nothing. So let it end—let it fade. For what is life but a fleeting spark, Swallowed by the darkness it was born from? And yet, in the ashes, perhaps a seed remains, Waiting for a touch, a light, a reason to bloom again.

Does it hurt, does it tear apart every breath? Can you feel it—can you hear it? A scream that drowns in the hollow of their chest, A cry that breaks what’s left of a heart too fragile to mend. Did you know the torment they buried deep, The silence that clawed at their soul, The ache that never ceased, never faded? Just end it—let it end, For life is nothing but an endless wound, A gnawing, gnashing agony that devours all. I heard it. I felt it. The weight of their sorrow, heavy as stone, Crushing, relentless, like the world itself was too much to bear. It’s unbearable, suffocating, The pain they wore like a second skin, The burden of their solitude—never shared, never seen. I’m spinning, slipping, Lost in the void between what I was and what I am. What have I turned into? What have I become— A twisted reflection of the torment that swallowed them whole.

(Music begins with a low, humming bassline, perhaps a distorted cello, punctuated by sparse, echoing percussion.) (Verse 1) The Sorting Hat… a stain on its ancient brim, not blood, yet thicker… a memory coagulated, whispering secrets, not of houses, but of voids between. Ravenclaw, a cold, calculating whisper… Gryffindor, the roar of a beast long chained, now hungry... Hufflepuff, the rustle of soil over unmarked graves… Slytherin, the hissing embrace of a nightmare. They chose, didn't they? Or were they chosen for something far worse? (Verse 2) The Great Hall… pillars that pulse with a dying light. Floating candles, not illuminating, but casting shadows that dance with malice. The feast, a charnel banquet… roasted bones masquerading as chicken, wine that tastes like regret and powdered ash. Dumbledore’s eyes... no longer guiding, but burning with a manic glow. His beard, a tangled web of forgotten magic, now corrupted. He sees… more than just students, more than potential. He sees… the cracks, the fissures in their very souls. (Verse 3) The Forbidden Forest… it whispers my name now, not a warning, but a beckoning. Not the centaurs I remember, but something... ancient, twisted, hungry, the roots like grasping skeletal fingers, reaching, always reaching. The Whomping Willow… its branches a cage, not protecting but trapping secrets. He who must not be named… a name whispered too softly, not in fear, but in the slow, throbbing rhythm of a heartbeat about to stop. His power flows, not as a storm, but like a poison, slow and seeping. (Verse 4) Hogwarts… no longer a haven, but a vessel... Filled with the echoes of pain, the cries of the lost, the whispers of damnation. The portraits on the walls… their eyes watch me, always watching, not with admiration, but with a knowing, sickening amusement. Magic… a corrupted language, words that blister and burn, Spells that unravel, exposing the darkness beneath the surface. A twist… a knot tied too tightly in something larger than us. (Chorus - Sung with layered, haunting vocals, almost like a ghostly choir) (Simple, repeating melody) Hush now, child, the magic’s gone astray Hush now, child, the darkness has its way (Verse 5) I walk the corridors, a ghost in my own life, the paintings shift and writhe. My footsteps echo an eternal unease. The halls are lined with mirrors, reflecting not what was, but what could be… what will be, if we are not careful. The spells I learned… now twisted barbs, instruments of dread. The laughter I remember… now a distant, mocking echo in the void. They told me it was for the greater good. They lied. (Outro) (Music fades slowly, leaving only the distorted cello) The darkness… It’s not coming… it's already here… and it knows my name… It knows us all… (Silence, then a single, distorted note)

In the shadows, I creep, no one sees me arrive, A quiet grin beneath the mask, my mind’s alive. The world’s a canvas, painted red with delight, Every scream, a melody that cuts through the night. Hollow eyes, they stare but never see, Behind the chaos, there’s a twisted symphony. Hear the whisper of the blade, it’s calling you tonight, A dance with madness, caught in the pale moonlight. Echoes of silence, where sanity has strayed, Listen close, it’s the whisper of the blade. Threads unravel as I tug at the seams, Reality’s a puppet to my darkest dreams. I’m the architect of fear, the puppeteer of fate, Each step you take is one too late. Fractured minds create a perfect tune, A lullaby beneath the silver moon. Hear the whisper of the blade, it’s calling you tonight, A dance with madness, caught in the pale moonlight. Echoes of silence, where sanity has strayed, Listen close, it’s the whisper of the blade. Tick-tock, the clock runs thin, The game begins where the light grows dim. Laughter echoes in the hollow halls, As shadows stretch and the curtain falls. Hear the whisper of the blade, it’s calling you tonight, A symphony of darkness, drowning out the light. Fate is fleeting, and your soul has paid, For one last waltz with the whisper of the blade. In the silence, I fade, no one sees me depart, But I leave my mark deep in every heart. The world keeps spinning, yet they’ll never evade, The haunting echo of the whisper of the blade.

[Verse] Underneath the moonlight's wink Lost souls start to whisper and think Shadows dance on the razor's brink Life feels like a high wire link [Verse 2] When the darkness starts to creep Into dreams we fight to keep Sinking in the shadows deep Silent battles make us weep [Chorus] Fight the tide don't let it win In the night we'll begin again Life's a song that's played within Dark and light where we blend in [Verse 3] Underneath the broken veil Truth rides on a comet's tail Every scar tells a tale Warriors in this endless vale [Bridge] In the void we find our might Silent screams turn into fight From the dawn until the night Hold on tight to dreams in sight [Chorus] Fight the tide don't let it win In the night we'll begin again Life's a song that's played within Dark and light where we blend in

1 write the world as you desire white origins, call me liar your way’s the only one, no other Yeah damn what’s true, only want your agenda 2 Love me only when I follow preach as you wish and wallow think you’re better, maybe you’re the sinner conform to you or face your anger yeah, self-named ruler pre-chorus choose selectively conveniently tales of fear told, oh so fearsomely such a grifter, send a killer call yourself holy and turn a blind eye focus only on the lines that suit your side chorus you give faith a bad name You give faith a bad name You got a heart full of hate, take your aim murder it’s fine if it’s in his name so twisted you put Lucifer to shame! yeah you give faith a bad name you give faith a bad name you give faith a bad name bridge holy like angels on iron wings false words in the air like smokescreens Like a wolf among the sheep here raising faith or raising armies say you’re better and call out only enemies

[Intro] (Childlike whispers over a faint music box melody) “Ready or not... here I come.” (A faint giggle echoes, then fades into chilling synths.) [Verse 1] You whispered my name, said, “Come out to play,” Your shadow stretched long in the lightless gray. I hid in the corners, too scared to breathe, But your footsteps always followed me. I thought it was love—your sweet, cruel game, But love isn’t hiding; it’s calling my name. I froze in your touch, felt the ice run deep, A prisoner to promises I couldn’t keep. [Pre-Break] “Where are you hiding? Don’t make this hard...” (The voice distorts, echoing like a taunt.) [Verse 2] You turned every whisper into a scream, Pulled me into the dark of your twisted dream. Your eyes, like shadows, swallowed the light, And I begged to be found, but not tonight. I stayed in my corner, clutching my knees, Counting the seconds in ones, twos, threes. The walls felt alive, they were closing in, And I wondered if hiding was my biggest sin. [Instrumental Break] (Chilling, eerie tones build, blending with layered whispers and faint cries. The music intensifies as the transition begins.) [Transition to Part 2] (The music box melody slows, distorts, and warps.) (A low, rumbling bass creeps in, overlaid with ghostly echoes of the line): "You’ll never find me." [Verse 3] You called it a game, but the rules were yours, You’d lock every window, barricade the doors. You thought I’d stay broken, a doll on a string, But I’ve cut the ties—you can’t win this thing. [Bridge/Spoken Word] (Spoken in a distorted, layered vocal style) “Run as fast as you can, but I won’t be there. I’m not hiding for you anymore. This isn’t a game—it’s my escape.” [Verse 4] Now it’s my turn to rewrite the game, You’ll call out my name, but it won’t be the same. I’m not yours to control, I’m not a prize— I’m the shadow you fear in the corner of your eyes. I’m hiding, not waiting, I’m staying unseen, A ghost in your story, a broken machine. You thought you could find me, but I’m long gone, The echoes you hear are my haunting song. [Outro] (Haunting whispers repeat over glitchy, distorted music) “You’ll never find me...” “You’ll never find me...” (Fades into silence, leaving a lingering sense of unease.)