Rumors and pain feel the room

[Intro] rumors that fill the room

Man, I just crave that flame

To burn away my shadows, my fight,

Tired of drowning in this sea,

Of anger, fear, and memories. Im

Caught between the pain of life and this song,

Feels like I’ve been down here too long.

Every wound that I wear, nobody sees,

But I'm searching for that moment of peace.

Life ain't cracked up as it seems,

Just a heart with broken dreams,

But I keep pushing through the night,

Hoping to find a way to make it right.

I just want to be a little closer to heaven,

Leave behind this weight, these chains I’ve been given,

Strive for brighter days in this endless fight,

I’m seeking a glimpse of that sweet, sweet light.

Every step feels like a tumble,

Only echoes when I mumble,

Failures hang like a stormy cloud,

But I’m still standing, feeling proud.

Trying to make my parents smile,

Though I’ve wandered, off for awhile,

These burdens heavy on my shoulders,

But I promise, love will make me bolder.

You talk but you don’t know my pain,

Every loss feels like a chain,

If you want to judge, take the time,

To understand the mountains I climbed &

And over came.

I just want to fly a little closer to heaven,

Leave behind this weight, these chains I’ve been given,

Strive for brighter days in this endless fight,

I’m seeking a glimpse of that sweet, sweet light.

I hold my hurt like a badge of scars,

But I can't let this darkness dim the stars,

So here I stand, broken yet whole,

With my heart laid bare, but I’ll take control.

I just want to fly a little closer to heaven,

Leave behind this weight, these chains I’ve been given,

Strive for brighter days in this endless fight,

I’m seeking a glimpse of that sweet, sweet light.

So before you run your mouth about me,

Look deeper, see the soul that bleeds,

You know my name, not my story,

But in my heart, there’s a flicker of glory.