Burn It Down or Light It Up

Burn It Down or Light It Up

2025 Michael J. Citak

(Verse 1)

They told me, “Boy, don’t dream too loud,

Keep your boots here on the ground.”

But I was born to chase that sound—

The thunder in my chest won’t wait.

(Verse 2)

They said, “You’ll fall and you might lose,”

But fear was never mine to choose.

You only win if you refuse

To let the moment hesitate.

(Chorus)

You either burn it down or light it up,

Pour the gas or fill the cup.

You either break or you break through—

There ain’t no middle road for you.

This life ain’t meant to play it safe,

It’s meant for hearts that misbehave.

So take the match and don’t give up—

Burn it down or light it up.

(Verse 3)

The crowd may laugh, the storm may roar,

But they ain’t seen what I’ve got stored.

You only knock on heaven’s door

If you ain’t scared of hell below.

(Chorus)

You either burn it down or light it up,

Pour the gas or fill the cup.

You either break or you break through—

There ain’t no middle road for you.

This life ain’t meant to play it safe,

It’s meant for hearts that misbehave.

So take the match and don’t give up—

Burn it down or light it up.

(Bridge)

There’s fire in every fighter’s soul,

And you’re not living till you lose control.

(Final Chorus)

So burn it down or light it up,

Dig in deep and rise back up.

You either fear or find your truth—

No more standing on the roof.

This life was made for fire and dust,

So trust the flame and earn the rust.

So Take the match and don’t give up—

Burn it down or light it up.