[Verse 1] I found the light beneath the stair A thin blue thread of morning there I reached with both my hands held high And watched the gentle promise bite [Pre-Chorus] The warmth climbed up my sleeve Too late to make myself believe [Chorus] I reached for the light, but the light was a flame Now I lie burnt out, with no one to blame I curse what I wanted, I spit at the spark But I still hold my breath when I look at the dark [Verse 2] Burnt and broken I still desire The warmth of that long lost fire My left hand wears a blackened seam My right still reaches in my sleep [Pre-Chorus] I keep the curtains pulled As if the room could make me whole [Chorus] I reached for the light, but the light was a flame Now I lie burnt out, with no one to blame I curse what I wanted, I spit at the spark But I still hold my breath when I look at the dark [Bridge] If I turn away, will it follow? If I stay here, will I disappear? There is ash beneath my pillow There is a match beside my hand [Final Chorus] I reached for the light, but the light was a flame Now I lie burnt out, still calling its name I curse what I wanted, I spit at the spark But I crawl toward the door when I look at the dark [Outro] Afraid of the dark Afraid of the flame I close my eyes And reach again
