Freedom starts the day the lie dies

Let the Sanctuary Burn

[instrumental intro]

[Verse 1] 

I hung curtains on the bars 

Called the cage a quiet home 

Soft pillow for my scars 

Told myself I’m not alone 

I counted every brick like prayer beads 

Kissed the lock goodnight 

Whispered, “This is safety,” 

While the key was in my hand the whole time 

[Pre-Chorus] 

Funny how the dark feels warm 

When you never learned the light 

[Chorus] 

Let the sanctuary burn 

Let the mattress turn to flame 

If freedom starts the day the lie dies 

Then I’ll walk out through the blaze 

I was sleeping in a prison 

Dreaming it was paradise 

Let the sanctuary burn 

Let it burn tonight 

[Verse 2] 

I wore comfort like a crown 

Built a throne from fear and doubt 

Every “yes” that kept me down 

I mistook for sacred vows 

Truth came barefoot in the doorway 

With a match and tired eyes 

Said, “Baby, love yourself enough 

To stop calling this a life” 

[Pre-Chorus] 

She didn’t beg, she didn’t shout 

Just waited till I heard 

[Chorus] 

Let the sanctuary burn 

Let the mattress turn to flame 

If freedom starts the day the lie dies 

Then I’ll walk out through the blaze 

I was kneeling at an altar 

Made of everything I feared 

Let the sanctuary burn 

Let it burn, my dear 

[instrumental interlude]

[Bridge – half-spoken, almost whispered] 

Safety is a lullaby 

Freedom is the scream 

One keeps you small and breathing 

The other teaches you to bleed 

[Final Chorus – full band, voice breaking open] 

Let the sanctuary burn 

Let the roof cave in with grace 

I won’t mourn the walls that held me 

I’ll remember how they tasted 

I was dying in the quiet 

Now I’m waking in the fire 

Let the sanctuary burn 

Let it burn 

Let it burn 

Let it burn higher 

[Outro – single voice, almost laughing through tears] 

And when the smoke clears 

I’ll still be standing here 

Naked, raw, and finally 

Finally free

[instrumental outro]

This is original work is produced by AK Darvinson with a combination of observation, critical thinking, insight, heart, compassion, passion, creativity, and technology. All rights are reserved. Free sharing is encouraged. Commercial use via license only.