Through Ash

The burning lumber spits embers As if to say Let's get out of this fucking pit Pining for the surprise Of pale giants miles off The quiet churn of flame A sound somewhere between A whisper and a distant roar I've always wanted that warmth But if that's the cost Love, forgive me for saying this But I'll pay it Please don't ask me to Because I will (The Fire speaks) Feed me your wounds Feed me your past And I shall burn this cage That ye may stand Leave it all behind (The Man speaks) I obliged In the blaze I found my tears But The Fire dried Them up and warmed my heart In that moment I was my name The Fire spoke: I need you my witness Showed me a joyous ocean And how I am to lift it Said "Chin up. Don't quit, kid" Then we laughed in rhythm The going gets tough Lay my fear in a bed of broken chains Sing Victory by day Then night falls To a bed of knives I crawl And I let the demons hurt me But I tell them Feed me your wounds Feed me your past And I shall burn this cage That we may stand In the purr and crackling I heard The Blaze Speak my name And It spoke my words As It said "Leave it all behind"