Axel Clover - how sadness lingers Lyrics

In the quiet of the night, we wrestle with shadows
Echoes of memories we can't quite let go
Building castles in the air to shield from despair
Dreams of solace in a world that doesn't care
You keep reading those old texts, searching for meaning
In the lines and spaces where your heart keeps leaning
"Was it ever real, did they ever truly care?"
No, it was you who loved too deeply, unaware
Every night, you find yourself wide awake
Staring at a screen, feeling your heart break
Gathering pieces of courage to face the truth
Or wishing for a touch that can soothe
You take long walks alone, four times a week
With a journal in hand, writing words you can't speak
Leaving notes of thanks at the coffee shop door
Watching the smiles, then wanting nothing more
You tear yourself down, whispering lies
"My life's a mess, and it's no surprise"
Blaming yourself for every misstep
Holding back tears that you've long since wept
You hide from your friends, retreat into the dark
They're your only anchor, but you miss the mark
"If they cared, they'd come find me," you say
But they don't, and you push them away
Losing interest in what once brought joy
Letting the world fade, playing a decoy
Becoming a background character in your own tale
Watching life pass by, feeling frail
But most of all
You drown your sorrows in a glass
Sipping on whiskey, letting the time pass
Finding warmth in the burn, comfort in the pain
You're drinking your heartache, trying to stay sane
You don't need anyone to chase the loneliness away
You just needed a friend in the darkest part of the day