[Verse 1]
They said you were a nightmare
Fangs and fury
Fire breath
Chains around your stained wrists
Like you were born for death
But I saw how your hands shook
Every time I reached for you
You stood between my cracking world
And what he planned to do
[Pre-Chorus]
I learned the shape of danger
By the shadow in his eyes
You took every accusation
Held it up against his lies (yeah)
[Chorus]
You’re the beast that guards me
Claws and mercy
Both in you
They point at all your scars
But I know what monsters do
He wears such gentle colors
But his kindness cuts me deep
You’re the beast that guards me
He’s the man that makes me bleed
[Verse 2]
He walks in like a savior
Soft voice
Saintly smile
But every word is barbed wire
Dragging through my mind a mile
You roar and all my chains shake
Rust falls off my spine
He calls you savage
Faithless
While he crosses every line
[Pre-Chorus]
They only see your armor
They never see his teeth
They’re praying to his halo
While I’m hiding underneath (underneath)
[Chorus]
You’re the beast that guards me
Claws and mercy
Both in you
They point at all your scars
But I know what monsters do
He wears such gentle colors
But his kindness cuts me deep
You’re the beast that guards me
He’s the man that makes me bleed
[Bridge]
If a man is just the storm
He keeps buried in his chest
Then I’d rather trust the thunder
Than the smile that never rests
Call me cursed for choosing
The creature at my side (my side)
But your growl turns to a whisper
Every time I cry
[Chorus]
You’re the beast that guards me
Claws and mercy
Both in you
They point at all your scars
But I know what monsters do
He wears such gentle colors
But his kindness cuts me deep
You’re the beast that guards me
I’ll stand with you
I won’t retreat
[Outro]
Let them worship their reflection
I have seen beneath the skin
You’re the beast that guards me
And I’m safe inside your sin (yeah)