[Verse 1] He left before the rain Before I knew my name Empty chair at the table Cold marks on the frame I learned the shape of silence I learned the hard way fast If love could bruise that deep Then I could outlast [Pre-Chorus] So I crawled through the black With my teeth in the night No hand to call my own Still I reached for life [Chorus] I picked myself up Out of the dark I picked myself up With a broken heart He left me alone But I still stand I picked myself up Ashes in my hands [Verse 2] The floor knew all my footsteps The walls knew all my tears I wore my fear like armor For too many years But every scar got louder Every wound lit a spark What he walked away from I dragged back through the dark [Pre-Chorus] So I crawled through the black With my teeth in the night No hand to call my own Still I reached for life [Chorus] I picked myself up Out of the dark I picked myself up With a broken heart He left me alone But I still stand I picked myself up Ashes in my hands [Bridge] I was the girl in the corner I was the cut on the glass I was the one they said would break I was the one who lasted Now I wear my own fire Now I speak my name If the dark wants my ending It can choke on the flame [Breakdown] Alone I learned To breathe Alone I grew My wings [Final Chorus] I picked myself up Out of the dark I picked myself up With a broken heart He left me alone But I still stand I picked myself up Ashes in my hands I picked myself up I picked myself up Ashes in my hands
