"Affright," originally completed in April 2022, is finally out here on Scratch! "A lack of motivation" is my only explanation as to why this took so long to release. I wanted to complete two other songs alongside this one, but I didn't have the motivation to do so. I'm taking an indefinitely long break from songwriting as of right now. Since it's been a while since when I originally made this song, I don't recall much of my process. It had something to do with writing lyrics while pacing around, creating a whole instrumental track that took forever, and then the vocal recording thing. I recorded vocals, took a break for a couple of weeks, and then proceeded to finish up the vocals, thus completing the song. Just my typical songwriting process, mixed in with that familiar sense of not-being-motivated-quite-enough. Once again, my apologies for the delay. [headphones are recommended] [please leave a love and favorite if you enjoyed & a comment with what you liked and/or constructive criticism]
Here are the song's lyrics and credits! Lyrics: I don’t have anywhere left to run Got nowhere left to hide Nowhere left to cry All I know is the pain that's inside Time for one last goodbye Just along for the ride Really wish I could bury the past In a deep pit that’s full of sand Won’t have to conceal myself, I’m locked away at last A new beginning in this sorrow There’s still hope for tomorrow If I don’t have to compensate For the mistakes I’ve made If the universe was on my side Would I even have to hide? The forces against me have already won Otherwise, would I have to run? Hear them calling out my name I’m to blame, I know I’m to blame I know that I deserve it all Look at what I’ve become Death stalks me with every footstep And I’m constantly waiting for it Terror keeps me awake at night I’m filled with affright, only darkness, no light Fear is not my enemy How do I set myself free? Got a vision of what I will be Someday, you will see If the universe was on my side Would I even have to hide? The forces against me have already won Otherwise, would I have to run? Hear them calling out my name I’m to blame, I know I’m to blame When they find me, will they make me pay? The skies are gray, nowadays they’re always gray Am I mourning for what I’ve done Is there reason to even go on It would be easier to give up But the sun, it still shines so bright Even when it’s hidden from sight I’m stronger than this, I’m stronger than this I won’t fall, no, I won’t fall, no I won’t fall, no, I won’t fall, no I won’t fall, no, I won’t fall, no I won’t fall, no, I won’t fall I’m ready to ignite Credits: - Me () for lyrics, production, recording, and vocals - Canva for the thumbnail - Soundtrap for being a great editing software Listen to Affright on streaming services: https://share.amuse.io/track/thefiresnake-affright If you press "see inside" and head to the sound tab in the backdrops, you can access the official backtrack/instrumental non-vocal audio for "Affright." (It also just automatically plays after the main audio if you want to wait and listen.) I really hope you enjoy it! As always, thanks for listening!
