One In a Long Line

Don't block the Sun from warming me
When it's so cold in this forest
And heavy branches hang over me
And winds whisper in chorus

I have a soft side and a forgiving heart
But don't mistake me for weak
I've traveled roads that you will never roam
I carry treasures you will never own

'Cause I am one in a long line, sound of body, strong in mind
And I've worked hard to know myself, you don't get to decide
The way I live, who I lie with, what I forgive
So why's so hard to take me as I am?

I try to see good in everyone
The beating heart of our frailty
But it's getting harder to find common ground
When you wanna derail me

I am a live wire, I am a searing ember
Rising from the deep
The sound and fury of our mothers' voices
All they fought for carrying me

I am one in a long line, sound of body, strong in mind
I've worked hard to know myself, you don't get to decide
What I believe, what I give up, how I grieve
So take your dirty hands off of my wheel

I'm feeling reckless, I'm feeling dire
Don't wanna lie in compliance
Afraid to say what I really feel
Fuck your judgment, your violence

I am a wildfire, I am a forest burned
But I will rise, you'll see
And if you think that you can bring me down
Well, go ahead and call the cavalry

I am one in a long line, sound of body, strong in mind
I've worked hard to know myself
You don't get to decide to whom I serve
'Cause in my world, respect is earned

'Cause I am one in a long line
One in a long line
One in a long line