Alice Tanner - Fortress | Gothic Rock Ballad of Betrayal, Power & Emotional Survival

“Fortress” is a gothic rock ballad steeped in darkness, betrayal and emotional resilience. With brooding verses and a powerful, defiant chorus, the song explores the aftermath of trust betrayed and the cold resolve that follows.

This track tells the story of emotional violation and the walls we build to survive it. Haunting melodies, dramatic tension, and poetic aggression collide as vulnerability hardens into strength. Fortress is not about revenge, it’s about protection, self-preservation, and reclaiming control after emotional ruin.

For fans of gothic rock, dark alternative ballads, and emotionally intense music, Fortress stands as a declaration. The gates are closed, and the sanctuary is guarded.

🖤 Turn it up. Let it surround you.

Lyrics

Didn't recognise the signs at first
This treacherous villain in my midst
Trusted you implicitly
And you stole my dignity

I wish I was a little more wise
To see behind your mask
This jester in disguise
Should have taken you to task

And I've built this fortress
To protect my sanity
Won't let you in again
Had my fill of your depravity

Why would you commit this emotional regicide?
Left me devoid of emotions inside
Picked my pockets, stole my dignity
Emotions, ransacked by your infidelity

And I built these walls of hate and disdain
To keep you out at the dead of night
Shielded from your abject insincerity
This time I'm ready for the fight

And I've built this fortress
To protect my sanity
Won't let you in again
Had my fill of your depravity

Try to penetrate these walls if you like
I'll happily put your head on a spike
This fortress is mine to protect
You're banished from this Queendom

Find another one to wreck
Find another one to wreck