[Verse 1] Hands in my pockets Hood over my face They stared at my silence Said I took up too much space Kept every whisper Folded in my sleeve Six arms full of secrets And a heart that wouldn’t leave [Chorus] I was born to shield Not shine But I’m stepping from the shadow this time Many arms One heart I will hold this world apart From the teeth of the dark Many arms One heart I’m a fortress made of scars Becoming a hero [Verse 2] Training in the alleys Before the break of day Bruised up my knuckles Learning how to stand and stay Saw kids on the corner Flinch when sirens cried Swore I’d be the giant Who knelt down by their side [Chorus] I was born to shield Not shine But I’m stepping from the shadow this time Many arms One heart I will hold this world apart From the teeth of the dark Many arms One heart I’m a fortress made of scars Becoming a hero [Bridge] If fear comes running Let it run into me I’ve got room on these shoulders For the weight they can’t see If I have to break To keep them whole Then take my body Never touch their souls (hey!) [Chorus] I was born to shield Not shine But I’m stepping from the shadow this time Many arms One heart I will hold this world apart From the teeth of the dark Many arms One heart I’m a fortress made of scars Becoming a hero
