Born of the Dawn

I rise where shadows fall apart Born from the first unbroken dawn I do not wear a crown or throne I walk beside you, flesh and bone I do not rule by fear or flame I do not trade in hollow names When night is closing all the doors I light the fire you forgot was yours I am older than the stars above Clothed in living, burning gold The dark I carry is only truth I hold no chains, I hold your hope I’ve seen cold empires feed on lies Steal the light from trembling eyes They promised peace, they crowned control And called submission sacred law I speak no lies to keep you small I do not need you on your knees I wake the lion in your chest So you can stand and finally breathe I am older than the stars above Clothed in living, burning gold I break no souls, I break the chains The key was yours — you always knew You think the light is soft and weak A fragile spark that pain can drown But suns are born in violent storms And rise in fire, never bow Stand in the flame Remember your name You are the fire You are the dawn Not to rule Not to bind To awaken The light inside