Tear Myself Out

[alternative_rock, steady_movement, full_band_texture, polished_mix, direct_entry, chorus_lift, harmonic_loop_tonal_center_groove_pocket_dense_guitar_motion_dynamic_lift, human_band_pocket, natural_push_pull_groove, varied_hit_strength, slight_take_variation, organic_band_motion, natural_drum_dynamics, vocal_forward, balanced_stereo_field, gradual_chorus_bloom, final_chorus_bloom, emotional_repetition] [sg1-eva-al-ce-locl-02-06] [LS.v3.3.2026.0718R] [Verse 1] I keep my fists in my pockets, worn threads cut my skin. Swallow every sharp thing down, pretend I’m built to win. My throat locks tight, my knees stay closed, and every step feels borrowed. [Chorus] I want to tear myself out. I want it to hurt going in or out. Let it crush me whole, just let it be real. [instrumental bridge] [Verse 2] I flinch at my reflection, then bark like I mean to bite. Strong beats honest in this room— lying’s kept me upright. My chest says choke or collapse. I’ll give in if it rips me apart. [Chorus] I want to tear myself out. I want it to hurt going in or out. Let it crush me whole, just let it be real. just let it be real. [instrumental bridge] [Final Chorus] I want to tear myself out. I want it to hurt going in or out. I need it raw and wrong and loud— not free, just broken open somehow. broken open somehow!! [end]