Strictly Mandatory

[Intro] Hook: In the mirror of the night, we find our reflection, Battling shadows, seeking direction. In the fight, in the flight, there’s a connection, Voices in the silence, a call to action. Verse 1: Walking through the city, where dreams and nightmares collide, Seeing faces haunted by the battles inside. Racism's echo in every stride, Chasing equality, nowhere to hide. Verse 2: Lines blurred between right and wrong, In every heart, a hidden song. The grip of addiction, fierce and strong, Echoes of pain, all night long. Chorus: Whispers in the dark, tales untold, Struggles with demons, young and old. In the search for warmth in the cold, We see the cost, the stories bold. Verse 3: Gender norms, a cage, unseen, Breaking free, to live a dream. Sexism’s scars, deep and keen, In unity, we find esteem.