Woke up to a quiet dawn
Shadows linger hope withdrawn
Pain's a whisper in my bones
A constant aching tone
Every day it's just the same
Silent echoes endless flame
Living with this silent strife
A shadow on my life
Lingering pain it won't let go
A burden that only I know
Through every night and day
It never fades away
Lingering pain it's here to stay
A shadow that won't go away
Through every joy and sorrow
It's there again tomorrow
Scars that tell of battles past
Memories that never last
Each step forward a heavy price
Living in this sacrifice
Though my heart still beats with fire
This pain's a cruel endless mire
But I won't let it define
This weary heart of mine
Lingering pain it won't let go
A burden that only I know
Through every night and day
It never fades away
Lingering pain it's here to stay
A shadow that won't go away
Through every joy and sorrow
It's there again tomorrow
Every tear every night
I face the darkness fight the light
With each breath I endure
Searching for a cure
Lingering pain it won't let go
A burden that only I know
Through every night and day
It never fades away
Lingering pain it's here to stay
A shadow that won't go away
Through every joy and sorrow
It's there again tomorrow
In the quiet I find strength
Facing shadows at arm's length
Though this pain is mine to bear
I'm still standing still here