Above What Tried To Bury Me

Genre: cinematic folk-rock / soul anthem Mood: survivor’s testimony, mountain air, spiritual rebirth Tempo: 78–84 BPM Key: A minor or D minor Verse 1 I came here carrying ghosts in my chest, Suitcase full of things I never said. Snow on the mountain, fire in my bones, I was half alive, but I wasn’t alone. The pines kept whispering, breathe again, The river knew where my tears had been. I laid my pain where the cold wind passed, And found my name in Mount Shasta’s glass. Pre-Chorus I’ve been broken, but not buried, I’ve been haunted, but not owned. Every scar became a compass, Every wound became a road. Chorus I’m a survivor living in Mount Shasta, Where the sky opens up like a prayer. I’ve been through hell, but I rose even faster, With the mountain watching me repair. I’m not the story they tried to write, I’m not the darkness, I’m the light after. I’m a survivor, I’m still alive, Living in Mount Shasta. Verse 2 I used to think I had to run from me, Like peace was something I’d never see. But the moon came down on the evergreen, Said, “Child, you are more than what you’ve been.” I’ve danced with grief, I’ve slept with fear, I’ve begged the angels to get me out of here. But now I wake with the morning flame, And I don’t flinch when they say my name. Pre-Chorus I’ve been shattered, but I’m shining, I’ve been lost, but I came through. If the mountain can hold winter, Then I can hold my truth. Chorus I’m a survivor living in Mount Shasta, Where the sky opens up like a prayer. I’ve been through hell, but I rose even faster, With the mountain watching me repair. I’m not the story they tried to write, I’m not the darkness, I’m the light after. I’m a survivor, I’m still alive, Living in Mount Shasta. Bridge Let the snow fall, let the thunder roll, I’ve got sacred fire in my soul. Let the past call, I don’t answer back, I left my fear on the mountain path. And if I cry, let the river know, It’s only proof that my heart still flows. I was never weak, I was learning to last, Born again under Mount Shasta. Final Chorus I’m a survivor living in Mount Shasta, Where the stars look close enough to hold. I’ve been through hell, but I rose even faster, Now my spirit’s turning pain to gold. I’m not the wound, I’m the healing chapter, I’m not the ash, I’m the fire after. I’m a survivor, I’m still alive, Living in Mount Shasta. Outro Snow on the mountain, fire in my soul, I lost so much, but I came back whole. Say my name to the wind if they ask ya— I’m still standing in Mount Shasta.