(Verse 1)
In the depths of my mind, where shadows reside
Memories linger, like ghosts I can't hide
They haunt my every step, every waking hour
A constant reminder of a love that's sour

(Chorus)
Oh, these painful memories, they cut like a knife
Piercing my heart, stealing my life
They paint my world in shades of gray
Dragging me down, day by day

(Verse 2)
I try to escape, to outrun their grasp
But they cling to me, like a relentless clasp
They whisper in my ear, reminding me of what's lost
Of the love we shared, at a bitter cost

(Chorus)
Oh, these painful memories, they cut like a knife
Piercing my heart, stealing my life
They paint my world in shades of gray
Dragging me down, day by day

(Bridge)
I long for the day, when these memories fade
When the pain subsides, and my heart is swayed
By joy and laughter, not sorrow and tears
But for now, I'm trapped in these painful years

(Chorus)
Oh, these painful memories, they cut like a knife
Piercing my heart, stealing my life
They paint my world in shades of gray
Dragging me down, day by day

(Outro)
Will I ever break free, from these chains of despair?
Or will these painful memories, forever be there?