[Verse 2] I won’t paint you in pastel tones Or smooth the edges raw The world is cracked The mirror shows A face I can’t redraw My hands are calloused My voice is loud The scars They spell my creed I’ll wear them bold I’ll wear them proud They’re all the proof I need [Chorus] This is courage Sacred and wild Not soft Not mild The heart unguarded The truth untamed The privilege of a soul unashamed [Bridge] Let them preach their quiet gospel Of polite and pretty lies I’ll be dancing in the rubble Under bruised and stormy skies The stars don’t shine in silence They scream their ancient song And so will I Till morning comes Till the shadows all are gone [Chorus] This is courage Sacred and wild Not soft Not mild The heart unguarded The truth untamed The privilege of a soul unashamed [Outro] No crown for the rebel No throne for the free But I’ll carve my own kingdom in eternity With fire for a scepter With ash in my veins I’ll rise unashamed Unashamed Unashamed
