Hunter Of My Heart

[Verse 1]
You tracked my shadow up the mountain
Ash on your coat
A name on your tongue
Silver in your hands
Oath in your pocket
Certain you knew what I’d become
Then you found me in the wildfire
Not a beast
Just breathing smoke
Scales in my skin
Fear in my laughter
You raised your blade
But your promise broke
[Chorus]
You were the hunter of my heart
Sent to tear my world apart
But your hands shook when you saw my face
And every line you swore erased
Now every arrow that you draw
Falls like rain
It has no claws
You were the hunter of my heart
Now you’re the shield around my scars
[Verse 2]
You asked me how it feels to burn
To wear a storm under my skin
I showed you where the old wounds circle
Where every battle used to win
You whispered
“I was born for ending
Things that look like you at night”
I took your wrist
We watched it trembling
“Stay
And learn
How I learn to fight”
[Chorus]
You were the hunter of my heart
Sent to tear my world apart
But your hands shook when you saw my face
And every line you swore erased
Now every arrow that you draw
Falls like rain
It has no claws
You were the hunter of my heart
Now you’re the shield around my scars
[Bridge]
They carved our names on opposite sides
On every banner
In every rite
But I would torch a thousand crowns
Just to keep you safe tonight (hey)
Let them call you oath-break
Traitor
Let them curse my ancient name
We’ll build a home in all this danger
Kiss in the smoke
Dance in the flame
[Chorus]
You were the hunter of my heart
Sent to tear my world apart
But your hands shook when you saw my face
And every line you swore erased
Now if the armies cross this land
I’ll meet their fire
You’ll hold my hand
You were the hunter of my heart
Now you’re the reason
This dragon loves the dark

folk, Epic pop ballad with folk-fantasy flair: gentle acoustic guitar and soft piano under the verses, light percussion and warm pads building into a soaring, cinematic chorus. Male and female vocals trading lines; harmonized hooks on the title phrase. Strings swell in the bridge, then drop to an intimate final chorus with subtle heartbeat kick and airy backing oohs.