Broken Empire

[vocal: female lead, clear tone, melodic delivery, slight rasp] [tempo: moderate 110-120 bpm] [entry: guitar riff intro] [instrumentation: electric guitar power chords, bass guitar melodic lines, drum kit steady groove, subtle rhythm guitar layers] [production: balanced mix, warm analog character, controlled distortion on guitars] [mood: nostalgic, anthemic, bittersweet] [mix: vocals centered and prominent, guitars wide stereo, bass present in low-mid, drums punchy] [exclude: acoustic elements, electronic synths, heavy distortion, screaming vocals, tempo changes] VERSE I've been breaking down the walls I built myself Throwing stones at every mirror, every shelf You can't save me from the chaos in my head I'm alive but barely breathing, seeing red CHORUS So pull me under, drag me through the fire I'll burn brighter than your broken empire These scars are proof I'm still alive tonight I'll rise from ashes, reclaim what's mine VERSE I've been breaking down the walls I built myself Throwing stones at every mirror, every shelf You can't save me from the chaos in my head I'm alive but barely breathing, seeing red CHORUS So pull me under, drag me through the fire I'll burn brighter than your broken empire These scars are proof I'm still alive tonight I'll rise from ashes, reclaim what's mine