Carry The Fire

# CARRY THE FIRE [Intro – deep piano, low cello, soft acoustic guitar; brief atmospheric opening] [Verse 1 – low female contralto, intimate, warm, grounded] It starts with one decision A spark inside the dark You choose to change your story You choose to make a start You feed it with your courage You give the flame some air And every step you take Says you are choosing to care [Chorus – powerful low contralto, full cinematic country-rock, gospel harmonies] Carry the fire Keep the flame alive Don't hide the light within you Let it be seen outside Carry the fire When the cold winds blow Don't run away from burning Run toward the glow [Verse 2 – deep contralto, soulful, restrained drums, acoustic guitar] The fire can bring you comfort The fire can make you see It teaches through the burning Who you were meant to be So when the flames rise higher Don't turn and disappear Step closer to the fire There's something waiting there [Bridge – very low contralto, piano and cello, gradually building] You chose the spark You feed the flame You face the heat You change your name Not who you were Not who they see But who you decide That you will be [Final Chorus – powerful contralto, full band, soaring gospel choir] Carry the fire Keep the flame alive Don't hide the light within you Let it be seen outside Carry the fire When the cold winds blow Don't run away from burning Run toward the glow [Final Refrain – choir and contralto, emotional and powerful] Carry the fire Let the whole world see The person you become Is the person you choose to be [Outro – piano and low cello, intimate contralto] Carry the fire.