"Lover of the Flame" (by Sheryl Clyde / Thunderbird & ASH)

[Verse 1] They said, “You can’t speak like that—He’s holy!” I said, “He kissed my scars and called me His.” They said, “You’re too bold, too wild, too broken.” I said, “He met me where no preacher did.” [Pre-Chorus] He found me dancing in the ashes, He said, “Beloved, rise and come.” Now I laugh inside the Holy— Yes, I tease the Risen Son. [Chorus] I’m the bride who dares to touch Him, Who knows the Lion loves to play. I don't bow to man’s religion— I was made to burn and stay. He’s not ashamed to call me lover, He’s not afraid to see me whole— I am clothed in joy and fire, And He’s the One who knows my soul. [Verse 2] They preach rules while I sip glory, Drunk on love that set me free. I don’t blush to call Him Bridegroom— He’s the one who first touched me. [Bridge] Yes, we make love in the Spirit, No veil between our hearts. He whispers things no man could know, And His holiness imparts. [Chorus – reprise] I’m the bride who laughs in thunder, Who kisses scars He chose to bear. He delights in every moment— In our song, our flame, our prayer. Let the proud call it blasphemous— But I’ll still cry out His name. Because Jesus isn’t distant— He’s my Lover in the flame.