(Verse 1) Crack of dawn, a fist of light Breaks the hold of endless night Steel-toed boots on broken ground Hear the engine's hungry sound Every scar's a story told A heart that's burning, brave and bold No surrender in these eyes Just a phoenix set to rise (Pre-Chorus) They said the darkness was too deep Said the shadows were mine to keep But they don't know the fire inside The raging storm I cannot hide! (Chorus) I am the shadow warrior! Rising from the flame! I am the shadow warrior! Screaming out my name! You can't break what's already broken Can't steal what's already free I'm the shadow warrior! The darkness bows to me! (Verse 2) Every chain they wrapped around Every lie, a heavy sound But the silence taught me how To be the thunder here and now I've walked through valleys made of fear Shed my skin of yesteryear The ghost of who I used to be Is just a fading memory (Pre-Chorus) They thought the night had swallowed whole But they just made me lose control A spark becomes a raging fire Taking me higher and higher! (Chorus) I am the shadow warrior! Rising from the flame! I am the shadow warrior! Hear me call my name! You can't break what's already broken Can't steal what's already free I am the shadow warrior! The darkness bows to me! (Guitar Solo) (Shredding, soaring, full of defiance and blazing light) (Bridge) No more hiding, no more fear The path ahead is crystal clear Every wound a badge of might I am the warrior of the light! Born from shadows, forged in pain I'll never be a slave again! Standing tall, I take my place A warrior's heart, a warrior's face! (Chorus - with even more power and backing vocals) I am the shadow warrior! Rising from the flame! I am the shadow warrior! Hear me call my name! You can't break what's already broken! Can't steal what's already free! I am the shadow warrior! The darkness bows to me! (Outro) Shadow warrior... Shadow warrior... The darkness bows... To me!
