(Verse 1)
The room is quiet, but the noise is loud inside
There’s nowhere left to run, and nowhere left to hide
You’re staring at the ceiling, counting every breath
While the shadows in the corner try to whisper words of death
The world is moving on, while you’re frozen in the dark
Searching through the ashes just to find a single spark.
(Pre-Chorus)
But the engine isn't broken, it’s just stalled
You’re not a victim, you’re the one who’s called
To stand up in the wreckage, to look 'em in the eye
And show 'em that a soul like yours was never meant to die.
(Chorus)
SO BURN! Let the fire in your spirit take the lead
You’ve got everything inside you that you’re ever gonna need
It’s a long way up, and the air is getting thin
But the only way to lose is if you never let 'em in
STAY ALIVE! Every heartbeat is a drum
The battle isn't over 'til the victory is won
You’re the storm, you’re the lightning, you’re the drive
It’s a beautiful rebellion just to stay alive.
(Verse 2)
They’ll tell you that you’re fragile, they’ll tell you that you’re weak
They’ll try to sell you silence when you really need to speak
But every scar you’re wearing is a medal on your chest
A testament to every time you passed the hardest test
The pain is just the gravel on the road to where you’re going
The river’s only heavy 'cause the water’s actually flowing.
(Bridge)
(Slower, building intensity)
If you’re walking through hell—KEEP WALKING.
If the voices get loud—START TALKING.
Don’t you dare give back the light you were given
The greatest act of courage is the act of simply living.
(Drum build-up...)
I SAID KEEP WALKING!
(Chorus)
SO BURN! Let the fire in your spirit take the lead
You’ve got everything inside you that you’re ever gonna need
It’s a long way up, and the air is getting thin
But the only way to lose is if you never let 'em in
STAY ALIVE! Every heartbeat is a drum
The battle isn't over 'til the victory is won
You’re the storm, you’re the lightning, you’re the drive
It’s a beautiful rebellion just to stay alive.
(Outro)
Look at you now.
Still breathing.
Still here.
The darkness didn't win.
Not today.
Not ever.
Just stay.
benaya
