[Intro – Crushing Guitar Riff] Light the match. I'm done asking permission. [Verse 1] I carried Heaven on my back, Two white chains disguised as wings. They called obedience a blessing, Taught me how a servant sings. Every feather had a purpose. Every prayer became a rule. They promised me eternity If I became their perfect fool. So bring the oil. Bring the flame. Tonight I'm giving back my name. [Pre-Chorus] If flying means surrender, I'd rather hit the ground. [Chorus] BURN MY WINGS! LET THEM FALL! I DON'T WANT YOUR HEAVEN IF I HAVE TO CRAWL! BURN MY WINGS! WATCH THEM BLAZE! I'd rather walk through darkness free Than kneel in golden chains! Let every feather turn to black! I'M NEVER GOING BACK! [Verse 2] I remember open skies, Clouds beneath my naked feet. I thought freedom meant the distance Between Heaven and the street. But freedom isn't flying. Freedom is the right to choose. Even if the road destroys me, At least I chose the road I lose. [Pre-Chorus] Don't promise me forever If forever isn't mine. [Chorus] BURN MY WINGS! LET THEM FALL! I DON'T WANT YOUR HEAVEN IF I HAVE TO CRAWL! BURN MY WINGS! WATCH THEM BLAZE! I'd rather walk through darkness free Than kneel in golden chains! Let every feather turn to black! I'M NEVER GOING BACK! [Bridge – Piano / Female] Will I miss the sky? Yes. Will I dream about the clouds? Probably. Will it hurt when I remember what it felt like to fly? Every day. [Silence] Do it anyway. [Flame Sound / Guitars Slam In] [Breakdown] BURN! EVERY FEATHER! BURN! EVERY CHAIN! BURN! EVERY PROMISE THAT WAS WRITTEN IN MY NAME! NO MASTER! NO THRONE! NO KINGDOM OWNS MY SOUL! IF FREEDOM MEANS I LOSE THE SKY... THEN LET THE WHOLE THING GO! [Final Chorus] BURN MY WINGS! WATCH ME FALL! FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I DON'T FEAR THE GROUND AT ALL! BURN MY WINGS! LIGHT THE NIGHT! I traded immortality For one life that is mine! Let every feather turn to ash! I'M NEVER LOOKING BACK! [Post-Chorus] No wings. No halo. No chains. Just me. [Outro – Piano] At sunrise, two black scars remained between my shoulders. I touched them... and smiled. For the first time, I wasn't falling. I was standing.
