i never thought i'd come back
found my wings painted black
memories cut deep, stitch 'em up
and we'll drink from this broken cup
we find laughter in the darkness, the deep
because there's no reason, no time to sleep
when the world is heavy, crashing down
i'll sit here with my broken crown
and take in the scene
doesn't matter what it may mean
it's the destruction, the madness
how i'm always drawn to sadness
trying to fix the world
when i was just a simple girl
with ink on my hands, stained fingertips
felt words & wine hanging on my lips
how i'd cry for my sisters and brothers
hope lost here, the pain in others
and i felt it so deep, my heart full of scars
that i'd take a breath & count the stars
and wish for a moment, just a moment of calm
the seed of hope so small it was lost in my palm
i find myself draw to the poet, the giver
and i find myself down at the river
wanna wash away my sins
know that this is where it begins
as i weep softly into the night
i will stay here till my wings are white