[Verse] I stood before the throne of might My voice a thread in the endless night The weight of walls a thousand miles away In my chest The city begged to stay [Chorus] Let me go Let me see The ruins call They call to me The stones They weep They cry my name Let me go Set me aflame [Verse 2] The king’s gaze bore into my soul A tide of doubt It took its toll Why do you grieve What’s in your heart Can you mend a world torn apart [Bridge] My hands trembled The air was still I spoke of dreams I spoke of will If it pleases you Grant me this A moment of hope A taste of bliss [Chorus] Let me go Let me see The ruins call They call to me The stones They weep They cry my name Let me go Set me aflame [Verse 3] The king he paused The court held breath Would this be life or would this be death A nod A word The chains unbound My heart took flight Jerusalem found
