Aged Beyond Decay - Silent Battle Lyrics

Staring down the reflection, it's a face I barely know
A stranger in the glass, worn down by the undertow
Fog clouds my mind, but there's no turning away
The truth's a sharp edge, slicing through the gray
You're the light in my dark, the calm in my storm
But the weight of my secrets is far from the norm
I'm trapped in this loop, every thought a heavy chain
Running in circles, just to escape the pain
Running through the dark, no way to break free
The walls are caving in, and it's just me versus me
No lies, no more disguises
These are the scars I can't deny
No more pretending, no defense
These are the echoes of my silent battle
Thoughts race like shadows, chasing me in vain
Echoes of dread creep in, whispering my name
I help others just to flee from my mind's relentless grind
But the demons I hide, they're never far behind
Scars on my soul, they tell the tale of wars inside
I'm fighting the urge to run, but there's nowhere to hide
Every breath is a battle, every step a test
But I can't stop now, though I never get to rest
Running through the dark, no way to break free
The walls are caving in, and it's just me versus me
No lies, no more disguises
These are the scars I can't deny
No more pretending, no defense
These are the echoes of my silent battle
The weight on my shoulders, crushing me down
Toxic ideals are making me drown
Tired of the roles, the lies, the game
Fighting every day, just to find a flame
To burn these chains, to raise my voice
To live, to fight, to make my own choice
Anxiety claws at the edges of my sanity
Imposter syndrome whispers lies so quietly
Am I enough, or just a shadow lost in the fray?
These thoughts, they haunt me every single day
But deep inside, there's a fire still burning
A purpose to cling to, amidst all the yearning
I'll keep pushing forward, one step at a time
Fighting the darkness that claims it's mine
Running through the dark, no way to break free
The walls are caving in, and it's just me versus me
No lies, no more disguises
These are the scars I can't deny
No more pretending, no defense
These are the echoes of my silent battle