[Intro] [Verse 1] When you survive this, it won’t be because they said you could, Though their prayers fade like whispers in the wood. And when you survive this, it won’t be for what you own, For there’ll be days when you have nothing, and your heart feels like stone. [Refrain] And you’ll survive this for yourself Each step taken in the dark Where the ashes fall like rain, And somewhere, you’ve carried this spark [Refrain] [Verse 2] It won’t be for love, though their kindness will keep you warm. It won’t be for hate, though a flickering flame might weather the storm. Rage won’t carry you through, But most broken temples have forgotten how to pray, And in that silence, you’ll find your way. [Bridge] The far shore hides behind the storm And the garden waits beneath the rain. You carry a light inside you still, But it flickers like a prayer in the wind and even now, you’re not sure it will remain. [Refrain] [instrumental break] [Final Refrain] On the far shore of this storm, There’s a garden where the earth waits for your hands. On the far shore of this fight, You’ll find others who need your light, Though even they may not understand. [piano and guitar more prominent, gentle harmonized backing vocals on key lines] [Outro] [Fade out with piano and guitar, soft harmonics on guitar]
