I walked in with borrowed pride
A boy unready, nowhere to hide
Among the shining, I stood small
Afraid to stumble, afraid to fall
But in my chest, a spark remained
The will to guard, through loss and pain
I am the shield, I'll never yield
Even when hope begins to fade
Through broken dreams, I'll learn to lead
To fall, to rise, the choice I made
Your voice still lingers in the night
A guiding flame, a vanished light
I couldn't save you, though I tried
But in your memory, I'll survive
Your final words, they anchor me
To be the strength you hoped I'd be
I am the shield, I'll never yield
Even when hope begins to fade
Through broken dreams, I'll learn to lead
To fall, to rise, the choice I made
A thousand doubts, they cut me deep
But still I stand, though I may weep
For every loss, I'll carry through
The Arc I bear was forged by you
I am the shield, I'll never yield
For every soul I swore to save
Through darkest nights, I'll stand and lead
To fall, to rise, to guide the way
I am the shield... the Arc will stay