Wanderers (The Receiving End of Sirens)

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 And 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 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 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 'Cuz 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 'nearth all these ashes Promise me you'll blow until I glow red, bright fiery red I've learned to smolder All smoke but no flame Ashes ashes we all fall down (I long to glow like you embers, bright halogen embers) 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 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...