[Verse 1] I drew a courtroom in my head And took the witness stand I listed every crooked step Like proof I couldn't change I wore the names I gave myself Like medals made of tin Then found the door was never locked And mercy let me in [Pre-Chorus] For the hand that slipped For the word that cut For the road I chose When I didn't know enough [Chorus] I release the verdict I release the blame The angel and the monster Both of them have my name I will make mistakes tomorrow I will make them today And I can love this broken creature While it learns another way [Verse 2] Some mornings I am gentle Some nights I turn to stone I build a house from promises Then leave the lights alone I have been the storm and shelter The wound and waiting bandage A pair of wings with muddy feet Still rising from the damage [Pre-Chorus] For the doors I closed For the trust I bent For the years I spent Trying to be innocent [Chorus] I release the verdict I release the blame The angel and the monster Both of them have my name I will make mistakes tomorrow I will make them today And I can love this broken creature While it learns another way [Bridge] Come here, you frightened thing Put down the stone You don't have to earn The right to come home The halo can be crooked The claws can unclench A heart can hold the damage And still become a bridge [Final Chorus] I release the verdict I release the blame The angel and the monster Both of them have my name I will make mistakes tomorrow I will make them today And I can love this broken creature While it learns another way [Outro] No more courtroom in my head No more sentence carved in shame The angel and the monster I will answer to my name
