Barely Hanging On by Cordelia Cross

Cordelia Cross Jul 6, 2025 10:08 0

Barely Hanging On by Cordelia Cross
From the album Twilight's End

Raw, vulnerable, and heartbreakingly honest, Barely Hanging On captures the fragile balance of love and self-preservation. It’s an emotional dive into the struggles of losing yourself in someone else’s shadow, and the quiet resilience of holding on when it feels impossible.

Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
Caught in your gaze again
I’m breaking piece by piece
Every word you leave unspoken weighs me down
I’m drowning in this need
Shouldn’t have let your shadow steal my sunlight
Now I’m fading in the dark
I can’t escape, but I can’t start

[Chorus]
I’m not enough, I’m lost, I’m falling through
I don’t feel like I’m enough for you
Every piece of me you touch
Feels like it’s breaking into two
I’m not enough, I’m weak, but I need you
I don’t feel like I’m enough for you

[Verse 2]
You’re the storm that calls my name
But I can’t find my ground
Every promise feels like silence wrapped in gold
But leaves me hollowed out
Shouldn’t have let your fire burn so deeply
Now I’m ashes on the breeze
I can’t rise, but I won’t leave

[Verse 3]
It’s been a lifetime chasing dreams
That crumble in my hands
And now I’m standing in the ruins of my hope
Wishing you’d understand
Shouldn’t have let your silence be my anchor
Now I’m sinking into blue
I can’t let go, but I need you

[Bridge]
You’re the echo in my chest
The wound I can’t erase
And though I try, I can’t repair
The cracks your love has made
If I could be the strength you seek
If I could heal your truth
Am I enough, or am I too much for you?

[Verse 4]
Every tear I hide inside
Still finds its way to light
And though you see me standing, I’m undone
I’m barely holding tight
Shouldn’t have let your chaos shape my spirit
Now I’m molded by the pain
I can’t hold on, but I remain

[Outro]
So be gentle with my broken soul, my love
I gave it all to you
But even if I fall apart inside
I can’t say no to you

Behind the Song:
Barely Hanging On is a poignant exploration of vulnerability and the sacrifices made in love. It’s a voice for anyone who’s felt unseen, unheard, and yet unable to let go. This haunting ballad speaks to the raw edges of devotion and the quiet resilience within the fragility.

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