Still Holding My Sword - The Initiation

(Verse 1) I crossed the threshold, left the shore The world I knew is mine no more The silence hums, the sky feels wide I grip the hilt, unsure inside (Verse 2) The wind is thick with something strange My footsteps echo out of range My armor’s tight—I feel its weight But don’t yet know what it will face (Chorus) I’m still holding my sword But I don’t know what it’s for Is it battle? Smell of death? Is it fear I haven’t met? I stand between the dark and flame The old is gone, but nothing’s named (Bridge) The rhythm in my chest is loud The road ahead is wrapped in cloud I hear the call, but don’t see the way I guess I learn it as I stay (Final Chorus) I’m still holding my sword Though my certainties are torn There’s no map, no clearer light Just the hush before the fight I won’t drop it, not just yet— I’ll learn my worth as I sweat