[Verse 1] There’s a pale white line across my thumb From a winter I was sure would win I kept my fists beside my ribs Like locked-up doors I wouldn’t let in [Pre-Chorus] Then you placed a paper cup in my palm Said, “Hold this steady, let the shaking pass” Something broke that wasn’t bone Something hard gave up at last [Chorus] I used to fight the day—now I lift it Both hands open, let the light come through What I guarded like a weapon I’m giving back as something new I used to fight the day—now I lift it Every scar has found a way to serve These mended knuckles, singing hands Are learning what a heart deserves [Verse 2] I can tie a child’s loose yellow shoe Carry groceries up the neighbor’s stairs Turn a stubborn key for someone else Make a place beside me in the chairs [Pre-Chorus] I don’t need to win the room I don’t need the last word anymore There’s a quiet kind of strength In reaching for another door [Chorus] I used to fight the day—now I lift it Both hands open, let the light come through What I guarded like a weapon I’m giving back as something new I used to fight the day—now I lift it Every scar has found a way to serve These mended knuckles, singing hands Are learning what a heart deserves [Bridge] If you see me with my sleeves rolled high Know I’m not hiding where I’ve been I’ve got room for one more burden I’ve got room to let you in [Breakdown] Open palm, open door No more keeping score Open palm, open door I was made for more [Final Chorus] I used to fight the day—now I lift it Both hands open, let the whole world through What I guarded like a weapon I’m giving back as something true I used to fight the day—now I lift it Hear the room rise up and testify These mended knuckles, singing hands Are reaching out instead of asking why [Outro] Mended knuckles, singing hands Serving love the best I can Mended knuckles, singing hands I lift the day, I lift the day
