Our Own Story

(Verse 1 – Raven & Violet)

We didn’t come to steal the light

We didn’t come to start a fight

We came to save the ones we love

Not tear down what you’re proud of

(Verse 2 – Ace & Jasper)

We were told that villains lie

But we were never told why

We were raised to take, not ask

But we’re ready for a different path

(Pre-Chorus – All Shadows)

You see the masks, not the pain

You see the storm, not the rain

But behind the shadows, there is a voice

Begging for a better choice

(Chorus – All Shadows)

Let us tell you our own story

Not for power, not for glory

We were scared, we were alone

Trying to protect our home

Let us tell you our own story

We’re not asking you to forgive

Just to understand why we did this

Let us tell you our own story

(Bridge – Raven & Violet)

We did it for Zara, for Hawke, for Marina

Not for us, but for them

They are our family, our reason

We would do it all again

(Verse 3 — All Shadows)

This is our truth, this is our plea

We just want them to be free

Let us tell you our own story

Please just see the real me

(Refrain – All)

Let us tell you our own story

We didn’t steal

For our own glory

Please just let us tell you our own story

We’re not lying

We aren’t denying

The truth of our own story___ {last time ONLY, to coda, DO NOT HOLD NOTE}

(Coda – Shadows)

It’s what we did for our friends

Hawke, Zara, and Marina___