Volcano Inside

Prompt

Indie pop ballad with slow-swung drums, fingerpicked electric guitar, warm synth pads, and a restrained lift into a soaring chorus; verse stays close-mic and sparse, pre-chorus opens with rising harmonies and filtered percussion, chorus lands with stacked doubles and a pulsing low end. Airy reverse swells, distant piano overtones, and a final chorus with subtle choir hush. Intimate, wide, and emotionally raw. Male teenage voice. Use piano and saxophone appropriately {Lyrics: [Verse 1] There's a storm in my mind While the room stays still I can look calm outside But I know what I feel I want to live, I do Then my body says no Like my hands are too tired To keep holding the rope [Pre-Chorus] I keep reaching for words But they break on my teeth How do I explain this To the ones who can't see? [Chorus] Volcano inside Volcano inside I keep it all in I keep it alive Volcano inside Volcano inside I laugh in the dark And I swallow my fire [Verse 2] They never felt the weight Of a day that won't end Of a body that begs me Just to let it descend And I hate that I hide What could save me someday But the truth feels too sharp So I push it away [Pre-Chorus] I keep reaching for words But they shake in my hands I need someone to know me To really understand [Chorus] Volcano inside Volcano inside I keep it all in I keep it alive Volcano inside Volcano inside I laugh in the dark And I swallow my fire [Bridge] If I burst, let me burst Let the whole world hear Let the ash in my chest Turn to something clear I don't need to be strong I just need to be seen Not a shadow at war With the part that wants peace [Final Chorus] Volcano inside Volcano inside I keep it all in I keep it alive Volcano inside Volcano inside If you hold my hand Maybe I can survive }