The Receiving End of Sirens - WanderersLyrics

This little light of mine I was told to let it shine But I stood idly by And watched that poor flame die I kept it from the bushel and brush Away from the grasp of men I left that lantern in the light Where my flame could blend right in I will bear this cross And I will wear these thorns I will bear this cross I will wear these thorns But I know all this dark won't swallow All the light I hide but still host her I'll learn to hold She will grow and grow And she will shine so bright "Don't let Satan blow it out" The teachers always said But soon enough he figured out It wasn't worth his breathe 'Cause this little light of mine Is losing all its bright Not to the dark, I hold inside But to the dark kept from its sight Below the smoke still burns a fire A small spark lives 'neath all these ashes Promise me you'll blow until I glow I will bear this cross I will wear these thorns But I know all this dark won't swallow All the light I hide but still host her I'll learn to hold He will grow and grow And she will shine so bright I've learned to smolder All the smoke but no flame Ashes, ashes, we all fall down Ashes, ashes, we all fall down (I will bear this cross) Ashes, ashes, we all fall down (I will wear these thorns) But I know all this dark won't swallow The light I hide but still host her I'll learn to hold She will grow and grow And she will shine so bright Ashes to ashes, we all fall down This little light of mine I was told to let it shine But I stood idly by