[Verse 1]
Before the dawn had a name
You stood in the sky, first flame
Steel in your heart, gold in your face
Guarding the gate, holding the place
[Pre-Chorus]
And when the dark came near
You did not shake, my dear
You raised that fire up high
You cut the black from the sky
[Chorus]
Michael, first of the flame
Michael, I call your name
Stand by the throne
Stand by me now
Michael, first of the flame
Michael, I call your name
(Wing by wing)
(Bring the light down)
[Verse 2]
Thunder rolled under your feet
Every old fear lost its beat
You wore the dawn like a crown
Never bowed, never looked down
[Pre-Chorus]
And when the dark came near
You did not shake, my dear
You raised that fire up high
You cut the black from the sky
[Chorus]
Michael, first of the flame
Michael, I call your name
Stand by the throne
Stand by me now
Michael, first of the flame
Michael, I call your name
(Wing by wing)
(Bring the light down)
[Bridge]
Hold that line
Hold that line
Over the storm
Over the lie
Heaven sings your name
Low and loud
Guard us still
Through the crowd
[Final Chorus]
Michael, first of the flame
Michael, I call your name
Stand by the throne
Stand by me now
Michael, first of the flame
Michael, I call your name
(Wing by wing)
(Bring the light down)
Michael, first of the flame
Michael, I call your name
(Carry us)
(Carry us home)