I Never Meant for This

I’ve got no right to stand here free
While you're chained for the world to see
You fought my fight, you bore my pain
Now your world is ash and rain

What have I done? Why’d you choose me?
A broken imp with no destiny
You saved my soul, threw yours away
For a fool who’ll just push you astray

I never meant for this, I swear
For you to burn while I stand there
Your light, your fire, your love unearned
The flames of guilt, oh how they burn

You saw in me what I could not
And gave your all, while I forgot—
That you deserved the stars and skies
Not to fall for me and sacrifice

The weight of your words, they cut me deep
Only death can rend our love apart
But here I stand, a coward, weak
While you're left to bear the scars

I never wanted you to hurt
To face the wrath of Hell's cruel mirth
Yet here you are, so brave, so strong
Taking blame where I went wrong

Do you know, Stolas, what you’ve done?
You’ve tethered my heart, I can’t outrun
The echoes of your sacrifice
Your name now etched in my vice

Don’t give your life, you said to me
But how can I live while you’re not free?
For every laugh, for every sin
I’ll carry your name beneath my skin

I never meant for this, I swear
For you to burn while I stand there
Your light, your fire, your love unearned
The flames of guilt, oh how they burn

You saw in me what I could not
And gave your all, while I forgot—
That you deserved the stars and skies
Not to fall for me and sacrifice

If I could trade this broken crown
I’d take your place, I’d bow right down
But all I can do is hold you tight
And pray you’ll make it through this night

You’re my light, you’re my heart
I’ll mend your wounds, I’ll heal your scars
Only death can rend us apart
But I swear I’ll keep you safe, Stolas
Forever, in my heart