[Verse 1] Lay the cord on the wood Frayed ends in my hand Thumbs full of splinters I take what I can Slack on the floor Like a snake in a trap I pull it through slow Till the fibers snap [Verse 2] Loop by loop I make the braid Mouth full of iron Hands unafraid Left over right Right over bone Every rough strand Finds a place to hold [Pre-Chorus] Pull it tight Hear it burn Feel the twist Feel it turn No loose thread No mercy left I keep the shape I keep the breath [Chorus] Knot of ash Pull it tight Knot of ash Hold through night Burn my palms Make it fast Knot of ash Knot of ash [Verse 3] I press the knot With a steady knee Hard as a verdict Cold as sea The cord bites back Then goes still A heavy burden A willing will [Pre-Chorus] Pull it tight Hear it burn Feel the twist Feel it turn No loose thread No mercy left I keep the shape I keep the breath [Chorus] Knot of ash Pull it tight Knot of ash Hold through night Burn my palms Make it fast Knot of ash Knot of ash [Bridge] If I fall Let this be The rope I made The part of me Thread to thread To keep me here A bound-up heart A steady fear [Final Chorus] Knot of ash Pull it tight Knot of ash Hold through night Burn my palms Make it fast Knot of ash Knot of ash
