When the Silence Breaks

I walked the line barefoot in the rain

Swallowed truth to ease the pain

Told myself You're better small

But silence built a higher wall

I watched the world speak over me

Tried to smile so they'd believe

But my spirit's voice was loud and clear

Even if no one would hear

When the silence breaks the ground will shake

No more shadows I must fake

I've got fire in my breath tonight

I was born to stand and fight

When the silence breaks I won't retreat

Truth is burning at my feet

I've been quiet for too long

Now I rise where I belong

They called it grace when I obeyed

Praised my strength when I stayed

But strength ain't silence it's the sound

Of hearts that won't stay underground

You can chain the hands but not the flame

You can hide a voice but not a name

I am thunder I am rain

Breaking through the quiet shame

When the silence breaks the ground will shake

No more shadows I must fake

I've got fire in my breath tonight

I was born to stand and fight

When the silence breaks I won't retreat

Truth is burning at my feet

I've been quiet for too long

Now I rise where I belong

Hear me now I won't be erased

This is freedom not disgrace

When the silence breaks