(Verse 1) The dawn is breaking grey again, another battle lost This armor that you gave to me, it bears a heavier cost They pat me on the shoulder, say "You're standing strong and tall" But they don't see the hairline cracks that mark this crumbling wall My hands are raw from gripping tight to shields and swords of faith And I'm running out of reasons to escape this lonely wraith. (Chorus) They say God only gives the hardest tests To his strongest warriors, to his very best Well, the fire's burned down to the embers on the floor And I don't want to be a warrior anymore No, I'm tired I'm so tired. (Verse 2) I've cataloged the victories, the demons I've outsmarted But the list of all the casualties has left me broken-hearted Every scar a story, every tear a silent plea For just one day of quiet, for a moment to be free Not a soldier in the trenches, just a soul upon the shore I don't think I can lift this heavy burden anymore. (Chorus) They say God only gives the hardest tests To his strongest warriors, to his very best Well, the fire's burned down to the embers on the floor And I don't want to be a warrior anymore No, I'm tired I'm so tired. (Bridge) Is there glory in this yielding? Is there strength in this defeat? To admit the fight has hollowed me, to say I feel incomplete? I'm not asking for a easier road, or a guarantee to win I'm just asking for permission to let the healing begin To lay down this armor, to feel the sun on my skin... again. (Final Chorus) So take back your hardest tests! I was never one of your best! This warrior is laying down his sword upon the floor! I DON'T WANT TO BE A WARRIOR ANYMORE! I'M TIRED! GOD, I'M TIRED! (Outro) Just tired... Laying down my armor...
