To protect my will to live, what will it take?
What shifts in perspective, and sacrifices do I make?
I don’t wanna be weak, I wanna stand tall
To metamorphosis I must give my all

I’ve neither pride nor shame
For what I didn’t choose for myself
I do what I must to live
With these cards I’ve been dealt

Life can’t be all fun and games
I think I’ve seen enough
It’s not easy, choices must be made
Deep down, I know I must.

To keep control of my fire within,
That’s gonna be the hard part
Year after year I’ve lost the reigns
And let the flames swallow my heart

Now, all I want is peace of mind,
Tempered desire
Between the flames and blistering ice
This cycle I can’t stand to bear anymore

To protect my will to live, what will it take?
What shifts in perspective, and sacrifices do I make?
I don’t wanna be weak, I wanna stand tall
To metamorphosis I must give my all

All things in life must meet their end
May my beliefs be comforting
And yet may I let go of them
When holding on stops serving me

There’s still so much life left to live
Despite the fall from skies above
Each of us has so much to give
And yet, only so much

This endless chase for validation
Just seems so sad and pointless now
Off with this mask I’ve worn so long
I wanna live life for myself

Years, I have gone through ash and dust,
Fire and rain
Though through it all I’ve grown so much,
I must continue on with making change.

(Instrumental Break)

To protect my will to live, what will it take?
What shifts in perspective, and sacrifices do I make?
I don’t wanna be weak, I wanna stand tall
To metamorphosis I must give my all