Bruises in the Dark (Neon Bruises)

[vocal mature_female_lead, lower_timbre, clear_enunciation, rhythmic_delivery, clipped_accents] [tempo 78_bpm, 4_4, steady_machine_pulse] [entry centered_intro, mono_centered_intro, no_hard_panning, low_synth_movement] [instrumentation jagged_guitars, deep_bassline, punchy_kick_snare, muted_machine_rhythm, filtered_synth_layers, restrained_sequence_motion, layered_chorus_guitars] [production hybrid_analog_digital, dark_electronic_undercurrent, restrained_fx_layers, beat_first_verses, bigger_guitar_choruses, subtle_industrial_edge] [mood dark, nocturnal, wired, detached, restless] [mix balanced_stereo_field, smooth_high_end, softened_cymbal_transients, balanced_top_end, clean_top_end, no_digital_harshness, bass_present, tight_center_image] [section verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, final_chorus] [exclude boom_bap, vinyl_flavor, old_school_rap_feel, trap_hi_hat_spam, edm_buildup, huge_risers, bright_synth_sparkle, harsh_top_end, glossy_club_pop, trance_lift] [drier cymbal profile, stronger low-mid glue] [tape saturation, subtle analog warmth] [softened_cymbal_transients] [balanced_stereo_field] Verse 1 I cover them up, but they still shine through Every mark a story I can’t undo Purple and gold under midnight skies Bruises in the dark still light my eyes Chorus Bruises in the dark, I wear them proud Flashing hard when the world gets loud Every scar’s a fire I survived Bruises in the dark prove I’m still alive Verse 2 Mirror shows the map of every fight Faded battles carved into the night I don’t hide the cracks, I don’t disguise I’ve got thunder burning in my eyes Chorus Bruises in the dark, I wear them proud Flashing hard when the world gets loud Every scar’s a fire I survived Bruises in the dark prove I’m still alive Bridge Glowing marks cut straight and true Every fracture tells the truth I don’t break in the dark alone My broken skin still feels like home Final Chorus / Outro Bruises in the dark, I wear them proud Flashing hard when the world gets loud Every scar’s a fire I survived Bruises in the dark prove I’m still alive Yeah, bruises in the dark prove I’m still alive