Dragged into light

[Verse 1]
You stand at the doorway, your eyes closed tight
Breathing deep while the thunder bites
Nothing moves in this old house tonight
But you clutch that letter, holding on to spite

[Verse 2]
Heavy is the silence, painted on the walls
Echoes of voices run down the halls
You remember promises you never chose
Counting scars the daylight shows

[Pre-Chorus]
But a trace of hope lines your voice
Even as the sky turns white

[Chorus]
Dragged into light, we face what we fear
In the wreckage of hope, we’re still standing here
Hearts ringing hollow, but I want you near
Dragged into light, against all we hear

[Verse 3]
Shadows linger, heavy on your breath
Every step forward remembers what’s left
Winter outside, but inside it’s worse
Frost in the words you hardly rehearse

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Will you stay, or will you run?
I've seen you break just to be strong

[Chorus 2]
Dragged into light, shivering clear
Darkness behind us, but I need you here
All of the sorrow won’t drown out the fight
We’ll crawl through the ruin, dragged into light

[Bridge] (Tenor & Baritone, husky echo)
If tomorrow burns away, promise you’ll hold on
If the night calls your name, you’re not alone

[Solo] [Harpsichord and lute interlude]

[Chorus] (All voices)
Dragged into light, we fight through the pain
In the ruins of hope, something true remains
Breathing together, caught in the strain
Dragged into light, we’re never the same

[Outro]
You open the window, let the cold rush inside
Nothing left to lose but the pretense we hide
Dragged into light, I see you tonight