[Verse 1] Every room feels Like a burned-out church Fire in my lungs But I still sing words Writing in grime on the window “I'm still here” Hands start to shake But they never disappear Fear in the hall Call my name I feel so small But I stay [Chorus] Afflicted but not crushed You can drag me through the dust Persecuted I still rise Every bruise becomes a sign Struck down in the dark But you’ll never stop this heart I am broken I am worn But I’m not destroyed (not destroyed) [Verse 2] Shadows line up Like they know my name Eyes on my back As I'm walking away Fall to my knees in the bathroom Cold on my face Tear-streaked mirror I trace it “I won't break” [Chorus] Afflicted but not crushed You can drag me through the dust Persecuted I still rise Every bruise becomes a sign Struck down in the dark But you’ll never stop this heart I am broken I am torn But I’m not destroyed (not destroyed) [Verse 3] Questions in my mouth Tongue like stone All of my doubts Build a throne Pressure in my chest Won’t let go Still there’s a rest Deep below [Chorus] Afflicted but not crushed You can drag me through the dust Persecuted I still rise Every bruise becomes a sign Struck down in the dark But you’ll never stop this heart I am broken I am torn But I’m not destroyed (not destroyed) [Bridge] You can mark my skin You can stain my name (oh) But you can’t get in Where the fire stays You can shake these bones ’Til the teeth all rattle But my soul stands up Every time I shatter [Chorus] Afflicted but not crushed You can drag me through the dust Persecuted I still rise Every bruise becomes a sign Struck down in the dark But you’ll never stop this heart I am broken I am torn But I’m not destroyed (not destroyed) [Outro] Breath on the glass Heart still beats I won’t bow I won’t bleed (not destroyed)
