Vertigo (The Skyline's Mine)
Alex Wilson
Description
A soaring and introspective alt-pop anthem about facing overwhelming pressure and embracing the unknown. 'Vertigo (The Skyline's Mine)' explores themes of self-doubt, responsibility, and the courage to overcome fear in the face of immense stakes. The song juxtaposes intimate, vulnerable verses with explosive, cinematic choruses, creating a dynamic and emotionally charged listening experience. It's a superhero origin story told through a lens of vulnerability and sonic grandeur, asking the question: what does it truly mean to be brave?
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Sneakers on the ledge, fifty floors high The city's a circuit board, under a bruised-up sky The wind's got a voice and it's calling my bluff Says, "What's your move, kid? You're not that tough." I trace the logo that's stitched on my chest Feel the heartbeat rattling, failing the test (Spoken, whisper) *Just don't look down.* [Pre-Chorus] They say a hero's got a plan They say he's brave, he's not a kid, he's a man But I'm just me, with worn-out shoes And a secret that I'm terrified to lose Every siren is a choice And I'm deafened by the noise [Chorus] It's the Vertigo, the beautiful fall The second just before you give it all My heartbeat's racing with the view But the city's screaming, and I'm finally breaking through It's not a choice, it's just what I do This is the Vertigo (Yeah) The skyline's mine, but I'm scared of the view [Verse 2] I've got a promise that I'm trying to keep I say it to the city when it's fast asleep "Nobody else gets hurt tonight" "Nobody else has to join this fight" But every time I save a day Another piece of me just chips away Am I the anchor? Am I the mistake? How much of me is it gonna take? [Pre-Chorus] They say a hero stands up tall He doesn't stumble, he doesn't crawl But I'm just me, I'm black and blue And I don't know what I'm supposed to do Every siren is a test Gotta get this off my chest [Chorus] It's the Vertigo, the beautiful fall The second just before you give it all My heartbeat's racing with the view But the city's screaming, and I'm finally breaking through It's not a choice, it's just what I do This is the Vertigo (Yeah) The skyline's mine, but I'm scared of the view [Bridge] (Music drops: just a pulsing synth and wind) One deep breath. The air is cold. They say to let go... (Vocal builds, drums swell) They say to be brave and bold... So I'm letting go! I'm letting go! [Chorus] (Explosion: massive drums, guitars, and strings) It's the Vertigo, the beautiful fall! The second just before you give it all! My heartbeat's racing with the view! But the city's screaming, and I'm finally breaking through! It's not a choice, it's just what I do! This is the Vertigo! (Yeah) The skyline's mine, and I'm coming for you! [Outro] (Guitar riff soaring, drums crashing) I'm coming for you! The skyline's mine! (Song ends abruptly on a final crash, cutting to the sound of wind)