In Out Walked straight through the fire Didn't trip, didn't pray Knew the smell of the smoke Knew exactly what stayed No angels, no favors No debt left unpaid Some doors don't trap you They just show you the cage Didn't lose myself Didn't burn it down Just checked the damage Then turned around Went back to the fire Didn't ask it to change Let it show me its teeth Then stepped out of the flames I've been here before I know how it sounds This wasn't a fall Just a visit And I'm back out now Pain talks loud when it's new Then it learns how to lie Says stay a little longer Like it owns your spine No throne in the ashes No truth in the crowd If hell wants my attention It better speak up now Didn't fight Didn't freeze Just remembered Who bleeds Went back to the fire Just to end the debate Let it show me its limits Let it test my weight I've burned, I've cracked Still standing my ground This wasn't a fall Just a visit And I'm back out now I don't live there But I know the address That's how scars Learn respect Went back to the fire Didn't bow, didn't beg Took the heat for a second Then stepped over the edge I've died here once or twice I've learned how to get out This wasn't a fall Just a visit And I'm back out now Still breathing Still choosing