Learning How to Burn

[Intro] I won’t drown in the smoke anymore [Verse 1] I’ve been holding every spark Like it’s something to deny Tried to smother every feeling Just to keep myself alive But pressure makes a weapon Out of everything you hide Now the heat is rising slowly And I’m done apologizing [Pre-Chorus] I don’t need to be forgiven For the damage I survived If this fire’s gonna take me I’ll decide how it ignites [Chorus] I’m learning how to burn Without turning into ash Every scar becomes a signal I’m not running from my past Let it hurt, let it light me up I won’t beg, I won’t wait my turn I’ve been breaking, I’ve been bending Now I’m learning how to burn [Verse 2] I’ve been living on the edge Of a moment I delayed Every time I felt the heat I looked the other way But the flame keeps getting closer Every breath becomes a test If I’m going down in fire I’ll go down at my best [Pre-Chorus] I won’t pray for absolution I won’t ask to be erased I’ll take everything I’m given And decide what it becomes [Chorus] I’m learning how to burn Without turning into ash Every scar becomes a signal I’m not running from my past Let it hurt, let it light me up I won’t beg, I won’t wait my turn I’ve been breaking, I’ve been bending Now I’m learning how to burn [Bridge – breakdown / half-time] Strike the match Hold the flame Feel the fear Say my name (chant-like backing) I’m still here I’m still here [Final Chorus – wide, anthemic] I’m learning how to burn And I won’t apologize For the fire in my chest Or the light behind my eyes Let it hurt, let it light me up I won’t fade, I won’t return I was broken, I was silent Now I’m learning how to burn [Outro] I won’t drown in the smoke anymore