You taught me how to light the sky Hide the thunder, smile and try Hold the hymns above the noise Quiet doubts with pretty poise But in the court I saw the flame Holy robes that hide the shame You said: Don't question or you'll fall But truth is higher than these walls Break these glass wings if you must, I won't be still I won't sing joy over ashes against my will You kept the knives behind your smile Called it duty all the while But I won't be your perfect child If love is law, then love must set them free I watched a hurting soul choose light Push back hands that choke the night If grace can't look beyond the grave What heaven's left for us to save? I loved you first, I love you still But love can't sanctify a kill Doubt will make you fall: You say Fear is not the faithful way Break these glass wings if you must, I won't be still I won't paint halos on harm to fit your will You hid the blood with practiced guile That's not mercy, just denial No, I won't be your perfect child If love is law, let love unbar the gate If falling means I keep my heart Then let me fall and stand apart Better tears that tell the truth Than smiling lies that bury proof Break these glass wings if you must, still I'll see I won't sing joy while we drown the plea If Heaven's pure, it faces pain Opens doors and speaks the name I hear the quiet choir rise I won't be silent, not this time Lay the golden list to rest Let love decide the test