[Verse 1] I grew up beneath workshop lights Oil on the floor, sparks in the night A giant gray shadow against the wall And me drawing red beside it, small I knew the stories before I knew why You'd come home bruised and call it “fine” Mom would shake her head, you’d make her laugh While another scar became part of the past I never wanted all of that The broken bones, the aftermath But I remember how it felt When someone needed help [Pre-Chorus] And I was too small Too far away With nothing in my hands And nothing I could change [Chorus] I wanna be built to protect Strong enough to reach them When the whole world says There’s nothing I can do I don't need to be fearless I don't need to be you I just never wanna stand there While somebody falls through So I'll carry what you gave me But I'll carry it my way Not your armor Not your name Just the promise underneath it: If someone needs me I won't look away [Verse 2] Red wheels turning down the street A heartbeat hidden underneath Steel folds around me, locks in place And for a moment I can face The fire, the falling concrete The sound of people calling me Not because I think I can't be hurt But because leaving would hurt worse You taught me strength is not the hit It's knowing when to take the risk It's reaching through the smoke and fear And saying, “I'm right here” [Pre-Chorus] I know I can't save everyone I know I'll get it wrong But helpless isn't who I want To become [Chorus] I wanna be built to protect Strong enough to reach them When the whole world says There’s nothing I can do I don't need to be fearless I don't need to be you I just never wanna stand there While somebody falls through So I'll carry what you gave me But I'll carry it my way Not your armor Not your name Just the promise underneath it: If someone needs me I won't look away [Bridge – soft] Maybe one day I'll understand Why you kept going When you could barely stand Maybe one day I'll know the fear Of loving someone Who keeps disappearing into danger And Mom still watches Every time I leave Trying not to show me How hard it is to breathe So I promise her And I promise you I'll fight to come home too [Build] Because saving someone Shouldn't mean losing me And carrying your legacy Doesn't mean repeating everything You gave me tools You gave me time You gave me somewhere safe to start But the reason that I wear this Was already in my heart [Final Chorus] I wanna be built to protect Not built to be broken Strong enough to hold on When someone's losing hope I don't need to be fearless I just need to move When somebody cries for help I'll do what I can do I'll carry what you gave me But I'll carry it my way With your lessons in my hands And my own name I don't need your shadow I don't need your fame Just the promise underneath it: If someone needs me I'll answer If someone falls I'll reach If someone calls I'll be there And I'll still come home As me [Outro] Red paint White lines Workshop light One small machine Against the night Built by your hands Driven by mine Built to protect And still my life.
