Afraid to Burn

I stand so tall

But inside I am shaking

Every step feels

Like the ground could break

I wear a crown

But it feels like chains

I am terrified

Of the fire in my veins

I never meant

To close the door

But I was afraid

You would see much more

I am afraid to burn

Afraid to fall

Afraid my fire

Will consume it all

But when you are near

The fear turns to light

Silver you make

The darkness feel right

If I let you in

Will you still stay

Or will my flames

Drive you away

I hide my pain

Behind a steady gaze

But the weight I carry

Never fades

I am more fragile

Than the world believes

And I long

For someone who sees me

I have built these walls

To guard my name

But you see the girl

Behind the flame

I am afraid to burn

Afraid to fall

Afraid my fire

Will consume it all

But when you are near

The fear turns to light

Silver you make

The darkness feel right

If I let you in

Will you still stay

Or will my flames

Drive you away

If my fire rages

Will you hold me tight

If I lose myself

Will you bring me back to life

I do not want

To fight this war alone

Silver you feel like home

I am afraid to burn

Afraid to fall

But with you

I can face it all

Your voice calms

The storm inside

Your love is the reason

I do not hide

Even if the fire

Lights the sky

With you

I will never say goodbye

I am afraid to burn

But not when you are

By my side