[Intro – distant siren foley, muted bass thud, somber piano arpeggio] Silence hangs where laughter used to bloom Shadows stretch where hope met its doom [Verse 1 – tight snare rolls, gritty bassline, conversational vocal tone] Concrete cracks where young feet used to run Empty benches where stories were once spun Mothers weep behind closed front doors Fathers count the hours till dawn’s first roar [Chorus – soaring piano swell, layered vocal harmonies, urgent rhythm] I see the tears that stain the pavement stone I hear the whispers that no one’s ever known We need to stitch the frayed threads back together Chase the darkness out, now and forever [Verse 2 – subtle string undercurrent, slower snare pace, reflective vocal tone] Walls covered in names we can’t forget Memories that make our chests feel set Kids hide under beds when the noise breaks out Dreams crushed before they can even sprout [Chorus – varied lyrics, amplified bass, passionate vocal delivery] I see the scars that time can’t ever heal I hear the cries that no one’s ever sealed We need to build a bridge where there’s a wall Answer the call to stand tall [Bridge – stripped-back piano, quiet vocal, intimate rhythm] Let’s trade the fear for hands held tight Turn the fights into words that ignite Plant seeds of love where hate once grew Make the streets a place where dreams come true [Chorus – climactic, full instrumental swell, powerful vocal belting] I see the light that’s breaking through the night I hear the cheers that chase the wrongs from sight We need to hold each other through the storm Keep the hope alive, keep it warm [Outro – fading siren foley, soft piano fade-out] Silence lifts where healing starts to grow Shadows shrink where hope begins to show