[Verse 1]
(Female)
I was born in the borderlands
Marked in red on the kingdom maps
Every step is a smoking brand
Every breath leaves a trail to track
You wear orders like armor plates
Silver crest on a blackened sleeve
Eyes like winter at iron gates
Still you hesitate when you look at me
[Chorus]
(Both)
You came with your chains after all of this time
After the ashes
After my crimes
Love that arrived like a warning too late
You’re the hand at my throat
I’m the spark in your veins
We are the fire and the blade
Burning the oaths that we made
Love that arrived when it only brings pain
After the ashes
Nothing’s the same
[Verse 2]
(Male)
They said hunt her and don't look back
She's the curse that will crack the throne
But you were standing in fields turned black
Holding flowers that turned to smoke
You laugh like you’re not afraid
Of my badge
Of the price on you
You touch the name on my metal plate
Say
“Soldier
Who do you swear to?” (who do you?)
[Chorus]
(Both)
You came with your chains after all of this time
After the ashes
After my crimes
Love that arrived like a warning too late
You’re the hand at my throat
I’m the spark in your veins
We are the fire and the blade
Burning the oaths that we made
Love that arrived when it only brings pain
After the ashes
Nothing’s the same
[Bridge]
(Female then Male)
If you turn me in
You live
If you turn away
You burn
I was never meant to be forgiven
I was never meant to learn
(Male)
But I see the girl in the ruins
Not the monster in the decree
If the whole world calls this treason
Then let it all fall
Choose me (choose me)
[Chorus]
(Both)
You came with your chains after all of this time
After the ashes
After our crimes
Love that arrived like a weapon too late
You’re the hand at my throat
I’m the spark in your veins
We are the fire and the blade
Breaking the vows that we made
Love that arrives and it tears us in two
After the ashes
I still run to you (to you)