Verse 1]
Ash settled slow on the windowsill,
the world still hummin’, but I’m standing still.
No war left, no words to defend,
Just quiet light, and a mind to mend.
[Pre-Hook]
The heat’s gone, but I still shine,
Soft silver where the edge was fine.
[Hook]
After the flame, I breathe again,
Not broken — just different than I’ve been.
No smoke, no pain, no blame,
Only truth remains… after the flame.
[Verse 2]
Mirrors show what I couldn’t see,
Strength don’t scream — it moves quietly.
Hands still scarred, but my touch is kind,
Fire taught love what it means to find.
[Bridge]
I don’t chase the burn no more,
I found peace in the ember’s core.
No fear, no will to claim,
Just light that knows my name.
[Hook / Outro]
After the flame, I breathe again,
Not broken — just wiser where I’ve been.
Glow in my chest, no need to explain,
I am what survived… after the flame.
(beat fades out with soft metallic echo — like the cooling ring of iron)