[Intro]
(Instrumental intro featuring prominent percussion, bassline, and horns establishing a rhythmic Afrobeat groove)
[Verse 1]
Sunshine fall on my face, but the warmth don't reach inside
Memories like shadows, nowhere left to hide
I see you smiling, yeah, your energy so bright
But my own reflection whispers caution in the night
Got this rhythm in my feet, wanna move along
But the melody inside me? It's a broken song
Your touch feels like potential, a brand new start
But these walls I built are thick around my scarred heart
[Chorus]
Oh, don't let me fall (No, no, no)
Not again, I can't recall (The pain, the pain)
That deep, deep hurt, that bitter taste
Love's sweet promise gone to waste
My spirit's willing, but my soul's afraid
To walk that path where trust was betrayed
This groove feels good, yeah, moving free
But opening up? That frightens me
(Scared to love again, yeah)
(Scared to love again, oh)
[Verse 2]
Hear the talking drums, they echo my own doubt
Whispering warnings, what love is all about
You say the words so sweet, like honey on the vine
But last time sweetness turned to ashes, took its time
My friends they tell me, "Girl, just take the chance!"
But every hopeful glance just fuels my old romance
With loneliness and safety, yeah, that's my familiar ground
Where the only heart that breaks is mine, no other fool around
[Chorus]
Oh, don't let me fall (No, no, no)
Not again, I can't recall (The pain, the pain)
That deep, deep hurt, that bitter taste
Love's sweet promise gone to waste
My spirit's willing, but my soul's afraid
To walk that path where trust was betrayed
This groove feels good, yeah, moving free
But opening up? That frightens me
(Scared to love again, yeah)
(Scared to love again, oh)
[Bridge]
(Instrumental break with prominent horns and percussion, building tension)
The b**t goes on, the music calls my name
But stepping forward feels just like a dangerous game
This shield I carry, heavy as it seems
Protects the fragile pieces of my broken dreams
Is it fear or wisdom holding my hand tight?
Keeping me alone here in the pale moonlight?
The rhythm pulls me, your smile shines so clear...
But the ghost of yesterday, it's always near!
[Chorus]
Oh, don't let me fall (No, no, no)
Not again, I can't recall (The pain, the pain)
That deep, deep hurt, that bitter taste
Love's sweet promise gone to waste
My spirit's willing, but my soul's afraid
To walk that path where trust was betrayed
This groove feels good, yeah, moving free
But opening up? That frightens me
(Scared to love again, yeah)
(Scared to love again, oh)
[Outro]
(Instrumental outro: The Afrobeat groove continues strongly, featuring horns, percussion, and bass. It gradually fades out, leaving the rhythmic pulse lingering, symbolizing the unresolved fear and the persistent b**t of life/love despite the reluctance.)
