[Verse 1] I built a world in my room From a matchbox and a map Tiny ships in the sink All the storms came right back You said, "Keep it real" But I kept it strange Named the moon after you Then I let it change [Pre-Chorus] If I close my eyes I can hear it rise All the broken little kingdoms Under painted skies [Chorus] Paracosm, hold me close Paracosm, let me glow I made a throne out of scraps And you sat there like you knew Paracosm, call my name Paracosm, break the chain If the world wants my crown I’ll wear the glass for you [Verse 2] I’ve got dust on the walls And a map full of fire Every promise I saved Turned to wire by wire You came barefoot through the smoke With that crooked smile Said, "Show me the door" So I stayed a while [Pre-Chorus] If I lose the edge And the colors fade Tell the wolves in my hallway I was born this way [Chorus] Paracosm, hold me close Paracosm, let me glow I made a throne out of scraps And you sat there like you knew Paracosm, call my name Paracosm, break the chain If the world wants my crown I’ll wear the glass for you [Bridge] Let the giants sleep Let the paper burn I don't need the real When I’ve got my turn You can tear it down You can take the frame I’ll still hear your voice In my secret place [Final Chorus] Paracosm, hold me close Paracosm, let me glow I made a throne out of scraps And you sat there like you knew Paracosm, call my name Paracosm, break the chain If the world wants my crown I’ll wear the glass for you
