This one's close to my heart. "Paper-Thin" is about the struggle to balance dreams with relationships, and the fear of losing the person you love because of your own mistakes.  Musically, it's inspired by the atmospheric and minimalist sound of artists like Hayd.  I poured a lot into this song, and I hope it connects with you.  Would love to hear your thoughts below. #PaperThin #Songwriter #HaydInspired #IndieMusic #Emotional #NewMusic #SupportIndieArtists
[Verse]

City lights blur, late night gone

Chasing goals, where did we go wrong?

Guilt's a shadow, for walls I've built

Tired eyes, the truth I hide

[Pre-Chorus]

Lost in the haze, love-sick daze

Through silence and fear

Can you hear me? I need you here

[Chorus]

Holdin' on, but it feels paper-thin

To this life, and the state I'm in

Prayin' for sunrise, to melt the frost

Need you, more than words can say

More than late nights, and promises I break

Lost without you, for goodness sake

I'll find a way back to us, I swear (hold on...)

[Verse]

Hear you callin' in this city's haze

Another meeting, under neon signs

While you're building a life, I'm lost in the chase

This emptiness, that leaves me cold

[Pre-Chorus]

Weight of the world, pulling me down

Your love's a lifeline, I don't want to drown

Gotta break these chains, that keep me from you

Tell me you still believe, we can make it through

[Chorus]

Holdin' on, but it feels paper-thin

To this life, and the state I'm in

Prayin' for sunrise, to melt the frost

Need you, more than words can say

More than late nights, and promises I break

Lost without you, for goodness sake

I'll find a way back to us, I swear (hold on...)

[Break]

[Bridge]

This soul's a battleground

Tear down these walls, (tear down these walls) before we drown

I'll be the man you need, your shelter from the storm (from the storm)

[Verse]

No more shadows, no more running

I'll face the dawn, with you, a brand new day

Gonna trade these empty goals, for a love that's true

I'm building my world around you

[Chorus]

Holdin' on, but it feels paper-thin

To this life, and the state I'm in

Prayin' for sunrise, to melt the frost away

Need you, more than words can say

More than late nights, and promises I break

Lost without you, for goodness sake

I'll find a way back to us, I swear (hold on...)

[Outro]

Holdin' on, with everything I've got

For a love that's true, a love worth the fight

Holdin' on to us (holdin' on...)

Paper-Thin

🎙️ Independent storyteller | 🇺🇸🇲🇽 | Voice through survival
I use AI-assisted tools to co-create some of my music, but every lyric, edit, and emotional heartbeat is mine.

All songs are legally licensed for commercial release. I rewrite, restructure, and remix every line until it reflects real life — mine, and maybe yours too.

If it helps even one person feel less alone in their frustration, grief, or journey… then it was worth creating.

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Paper-Thin

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