The Becoming
After Midnight Project Lyrics

The darkest summer night is here
It's a very uncomfortable and scary situation which keeps one up all night, leading to thoughts of despair and apprehension.

There's only us to fear
There's no one else present to aid in the situation - it's just the self vs. the circumstance.

A dying fire
Metaphorically, the flame inside of oneself is going out, and as a result, they feel less alive.

Tangled up
In this web of events, there's no clear path forward or way out.

You're the spider I'm the helpless fly
One person is clearly dominating the other, and the powerless individual won't be able to escape the situation anytime soon.

A deadly desire
This strong yearning or aspiration can be harmful and dangerous if not controlled.

Cast a spell
Using manipulation or other strategies to deceive or gain control over someone else.

I'll dig and dig until I feel alive
Trying, at all costs, to feel a sense of vitality during this low point in life.

Slay me and make me
Hurt me and make me suffer more, because being in a state of pain can feel like an escape from reality in a way.

Desecrate me I'll let you take me
Degrade or show disrespect to me, and I'll still let you use or abuse me because I feel powerless to fight back.

All the way
No limits, fully commit to this destructive path or relationship.

You'll be my last mistake My love Your words are razorblades
This person may be the fatal mistake in life because their words, which can be compared to sharp blades, can hurt deeply and have lasting consequences.

You push You push As I gasp for air Your hands no where in site It's ok I'm in love
Feeling suffocated, yet staying in the relationship because of love, even if the other person isn't physically present or helping.

In love with pain Or maybe just the game It keeps me sane
Perhaps this person is only in love with the drama or the unhealthy cycle of pain, but it's the only thing keeping them grounded and feeling alive.

What have I- What have I become? What have I become? What have I become?
Reflecting on how the situation has changed them as a person, and not necessarily for the better.

(You played your part of the guiltless heart And now the truth it's all seeped out And I just turn my head and disregard the past and play dumb just like the rest Oh no, I'm gonna throw my fist in the air And erase you from my memory So I can leave you and all this shit behind! )
Addressing the other person, who previously showed no remorse for their actions, and now stating that they want nothing to do with them anymore.

Drown in all your misery You won't get the rest of me Your
Not giving the other person the satisfaction of seeing them completely break down or fall apart, instead choosing to move on and leave them behind.

You won't break me down again Oh no 'Cause this is where our story ends
Standing up for oneself and refusing to be manipulated or broken down anymore, ending the toxic relationship once and for all.