blood & bloom

[Verse 1]
Blades in my mind, and they’re calling my name
Shadow on my back, whispering my shame
But I bite down hard, yeah, I taste the steel
Every scar I’ve earned is the proof I’m real

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Lightning in my veins, I’m a storm breaking chains
Every bruise, every flame, makes me never the same
Push me down, I’ll rise in the smoke and the light
Every war outside starts with the one inside

[Chorus 1]
Blood on my hands, fire in my soul
I’ll take the hit, but I’ll never let go
Even in the dark, I’ll bloom through the pain
I’m the sword and the shield in the pouring rain
Blood & bloom — I’m cutting through
Blood & bloom — I’m made anew

[Verse 2]
Hear the war drums beat, they’re under my skin
Every step I take, I’m burning to win
Even when my fears try to steal my breath
I’ll dance with the edge, I’m not scared of death

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Thunder in my chest, I was born for the fight
Every fall, every test, makes me shine in the night
Push me down, I’ll rise in the smoke and the light
Every war outside starts with the one inside

[Chorus 2]
Ash in my lungs, fire in my heart
I tear the chains ‘til they fall apart
Even when I’m lost, I’ll blaze my way
I’m the storm and the calm in the break of day
Blood & bloom — I won’t be moved
Blood & bloom — I’m breaking through

[Bridge] (half-sung, half-shouted)
No surrender, no goodbye
I’ll burn brighter when I cry
Turn my tears into the tide
Crashing on the other side
I’m alive — I’m alive — I’m alive!

[Pre-Chorus 3]
Rage in my soul, and a crown on my head
Every wound that I’ve earned is the life I’ve led
Push me down, I’ll rise in the smoke and the light
Every war outside starts with the one inside

[Chorus 3]
Flames on my skin, thunder in my veins
I’m the voice in the fire, I’m the blood in the rain
Even in defeat, I’ll stand my ground
I’m the echo that roars when the world turns round
Blood & bloom — my war, my truth
Blood & bloom — I’m born brand new