Lyric 3: "Awake" is the realization for our song character and where they stand their ground. This lyric (for my CHAOTIC CIVILIZED dual-concept EP) is the bridge between what should be the heavy metal songs (i.e., Tr 1: "Submission; Tr 2: "Running Scared") and the easy-listening track(s) (i.e., in this case, the moody, melodic, softer style "Awake" needs). Think Disturbed's "The Light."

"Awake," with its dark, atmospheric turning point mood should come in no longer than 3:15m in length at 70-80 BPM (i.e., a tad BPM slower than would be on our previous tracks). It should also have in performance clean, echoing guitars building into a massive, soaring clean-vocal anthem.

That's what I'm looking for from a music/vocal collaborator here on "Awake" and for this part of the EP. Are you ready to rock it? Let me know and let's get it done for this 1st-ever 2026 FAWM Summer Song Sprint!

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[V1] Beside myself No stranger to undenied To those who make me hide From me

[V2] Through that epic storm Phoenix rising, forever born An escape from wicked scorn New dawn

[PC] Step back No charity here

[Ch] I'm awake No longer petrified Now individualized Can't be beat I'm awake, I'm awake

[V3] Seeing my redemption All through deception An interception From you

[V4] Eyes wide shut Clarity arises No more surprises Just ornamental prizes

[Br] Sad fact Superficial Redundancy

[PC] Step back No charity here

[Ch] I'm awake No longer petrified Now individualized Can't be beat I'm awake, I'm awake