[Verse 1] I left the gate before the frost With one old map and what it cost The river kept its silver thread Behind the words we never said [Pre-Chorus] You called my name across the yard I held the match, but not too hard One step away, the morning knew There was no road that led to you [Chorus] I can burn the bridge and still remember Every board beneath our feet I can walk into December With your footsteps in the beat If the water takes the ashes Let it carry what we were I can burn the bridge behind me Without forgetting who you are [Verse 2] The station clock was running slow The northern wind began to blow A paper cup, a borrowed coat And all the things I could not quote [Pre-Chorus] You called my name, then turned away The sky went pale above the bay I learned the hardest kind of truth A door can close and still let through [Chorus] I can burn the bridge and still remember Every board beneath our feet I can walk into December With your footsteps in the beat If the water takes the ashes Let it carry what we were I can burn the bridge behind me Without forgetting who you are [Bridge] No blame, no bargain, no return Some ties release, some bridges burn The heart can hold an empty place And make a home beyond the ache [Final Chorus] I can burn the bridge and still remember Every board beneath our feet I can walk into December With your footsteps in the beat If the water takes the ashes Let it carry what we were I can burn the bridge behind me And still be grateful that you were [Outro] Still be grateful that you were Walk ahead, but I remember
