Heart of the Dragon

[Intro]
Scales on my skin
Fire in my lungs
Blade in my fist
Drum in my chest (yeah)
[Verse 1]
I was raised where the smoke still stays
Grandma said “boy, watch the sky, not the praise”
Old scars map paths on my wrist like veins
Every cut, every loss, every name I forgave
Dragons in the hills where the sun runs red
They don’t guard gold, they be guarding regret
I ain’t slay fear, I just learned its breath
Turned it into steam when I pressed on my chest
[Chorus]
Heart of the dragon
Blood of a hero
I was born from the ashes
Still I rise from zero
If you’re lookin’ for magic
You should look in the mirror
Heart of the dragon
Beatin’ louder, clearer (hey)
[Verse 2]
Chain on my neck got my brother’s ring
Promise on my tongue every time I sing
I ain’t run from the fire, I walked right in
Let it burn off the lie, leave the truth in my skin
You want crowns? you can keep that weight
I want peace when I lock my gate
I want love that don’t flinch when it sees my rage
I want grace that’ll sit with my worst mistakes
[Chorus]
Heart of the dragon
Blood of a hero
I was born from the ashes
Still I rise from zero
If you’re lookin’ for magic
You should look in the mirror
Heart of the dragon
Beatin’ louder, clearer
[Bridge]
Who saves the savior
When armor cracks
When the roar goes quiet
When the fear roars back
I breathe in, breathe out
Feel the smoke turn light
Put my hand on my heart
Hear it ready to fight (yeah)
[Chorus]
Heart of the dragon
Blood of a hero
I was born from the ashes
Still I rise from zero
If you’re lookin’ for magic
You should look in the mirror
Heart of the dragon
Beatin’ louder, clearer (oh)
Heart of the dragon
Beat forever nearer

rap, Epic trap-leaning rap with cinematic strings and taiko-style percussion; verses double-time in places with sharp hi-hats and sub-heavy bass, hook opens wider with chanted gang vocals and soaring synth choir, male vocals intense but emotional, final chorus lifts with extra harmonies and echo throws on key phrases