Carry the Fire

Verse 1 I met an old man on the roadside, Dust all over weathered boots. He said, "Don't count your life in sunsets... Count the ones that carried you." Then he handed me a worn-out lighter, Said, "This flame ain't mine to keep. Every soul's just passing through here... Promise me it never sleeps." Pre-Chorus You don't own the flame... You just hold it high. Before the night can take it... Pass it down the line. Chorus CARRY THE FIRE! When your world comes apart— Carry the fire! When they aim for your heart— Carry the fire! No matter how long the night... Keep that flame alive! CARRY THE FIRE! Verse 2 I've seen heroes lose their battles, Still stand taller than before. Victory ain't always measured By who's left keeping score. Sometimes all that really matters Is the spark somebody leaves. One small light can outlast darkness... If somebody still believes. Pre-Chorus You don't own the flame... You just hold it high. Before the night can take it... Pass it down the line. Chorus CARRY THE FIRE! When your world comes apart— Carry the fire! When they aim for your heart— Carry the fire! No matter how long the night... Keep that flame alive! CARRY THE FIRE! Bridge We're all just names Written in smoke. The songs survive... The people don't. So if tomorrow Forgets my face... Let it remember The flame. Guitar Solo (A soaring, melodic solo that starts restrained and builds into expressive bends, harmonized leads, and a triumphant final phrase before dropping back into the chorus.) Final Chorus CARRY THE FIRE! When your world comes apart— Carry the fire! When they aim for your heart— Carry the fire! No matter how long the night... Keep that flame alive! CARRY THE FIRE! (Gang Vocals) Carry the fire! Carry the fire! Outro If you remember One thing I ever said... Don't remember my name. Remember the flame.