Shadowboxer

[vocal mature_female_lead, lower_timbre, clear_enunciation, firm_attack, restrained_verses, hard_hitting_chorus] [tempo 96_bpm, 4_4, mechanical_pulse] [entry centered_intro, mono_centered_intro, no_hard_panning, unique_intro, filtered_machine_intro, dark_synth_motion, percussive_tension_build] [instrumentation heavy_guitar_body, tight_drums, deep_bass, industrial_accents, muted_machine_rhythm, restrained_synth_layers] [production hybrid_analog_digital, industrial_alt_metal, raw_studio_polish, verse_space, chorus_density_shift, analog_warmth] [mood tense, nocturnal, confrontational, self_conflict, relentless] [mix vocal_forward, balanced_stereo_field, smooth_high_end, softened_cymbal_transients, natural_cymbal_decay, balanced_top_end, clean_top_end, no_digital_harshness, tight_center_image, low_mid_weight] [exclude metal_chugs, screamcore, harsh_vocals, glossy_edm, festival_energy, bright_glitch_spray, icy_shimmer] [drier cymbal profile, stronger low-mid glue] [tape saturation, subtle analog warmth] [softened_cymbal_transients] [balanced_stereo_field] Verse 1 Throwing punches at the dark again Swinging at the dead air where I’ve been Every hallway starts another fight Bleeding on the floor of my own mind tonight Chorus I’m a shadowboxer, striking the air Fists full of nothing, hurt everywhere Can’t win a war that’s under my skin But I keep swinging again and again Verse 2 Damaged by battles no one ever sees Hunted by the shadow inside of me Every scar is carved by my own hand Fighting for a ground I can’t command Chorus I’m a shadowboxer, striking the air Fists full of nothing, hurt everywhere Can’t win a war that’s under my skin But I keep swinging again and again Bridge If I fall, I fall alone No referee, no ringing phone I’d rather fight than lay down still Keep throwing blows against my will Final Chorus I’m a shadowboxer, striking the air Fists full of nothing, hurt everywhere Can’t win a war that’s under my skin But I keep swinging again and again I keep swinging again and again