[[Verse 1 – Slow, tremolo guitar]] He don’t walk like a hero—just drags his sins through the dirt Got a scar for a compass, and a grin that don’t work. Says he ain’t brave, just don’t give a damn But he’s the first in the fire, every time it hits the fan. [[Chorus – Fuzz bass, echo vocals]] Tell the mirror I was no one (Tell the mirror I was no one) Tell the smoke I didn’t scream (Tell the smoke I didn’t scream) I’m just a shadow with a smile like a gun Pullin’ triggers in a dream........ I don’t want the glory, don’t give me the name I just burn a little slower than the shame (Slower than the shame / slower than the shame) [[Verse 2 – Steady drums, moody keys]] Took off runnin’ with a bottle and a busted plan Knew they’d follow, knew the blood’d hit the sand. He don’t ask for forgiveness, just takes the hit But it chews at his bones, yeah, every last bit. [[Bridge – Distorted build]] He says he’s hollow, just noise in the skin (Noise in the skin) But hollow things don’t feel it burn within.... He says he’s done, but he don’t stay gone Keeps showin’ up just to carry it on.... (Carry it on / carry it on) [Breakdown – heartbeat kick + static hum] (oohhhhhhhhhh) I ain't askin’ you to stay I ain’t beggin’ for a light I just keep on wakin’ up Even when it don’t feel right (Oooooohhhhhhh) You say I’m worth it You say my name But every breath I take just tastes like blame (tastes like blame / tastes like blame) I don’t wanna hurt you But I don’t wanna stay I just burn a little slower Burn a little slower Burn a little slower than the shame [Interlude] [Final Chorus – full band, heavy fuzz + reverb] Tell the mirror I was no one (Tell the mirror I was no one) Tell the grave I never cried (Tell the grave I never cried) I stayed where the silence broke the brave And I burned where the fear would hide (Stood there anyway / stood there anyway) I don’t want the glory, (noooooo no) don’t give me the name........ I just burn a little slower (Burn a little slower / burn a little slower / than the shame) [Outro – fade out, single note + feedback loop] (ooohhhhhhhhhh) Burn a little slower... Burn a little slower... Burn a little slower than the shame...
