The Knife

I've had these nights before, I've been redeemed

In the eyes of a girl who smelled just as sweet

And if you could tell me, tell me the secret to make a man strong

I'd forgive the debt and like a soldier from war, find my way home

And I've been betrayed by a kiss but not like you

In the image of love i gave into truth

And if you could tell me, tell me the secret to not fall like this

I'd hold my head high and i'd find the strength to lead her again

Fear in my chest, grace on my lips

I'll find the strength to lead her again

I've had these night before, but i was redeemed

I've felt the lights that burn when they've gone

And i've sung my secrets to these rooms before

If you could tell me that just one was changed I'd move on

And sing something new about how it's all old and nothing is wrong

Heartache and love are but the width of a blade

Both stab and scar to remind you of pain

I'd like to tell you, tell you the secret to finding the one

But i'm just as lost as the man with his eyes fixed on he sun

I felt the knife break my skin

dressed up the wound, and started again

I've had these night before, and i was redeemed

I've had these nights before, but i've been redeemed

*let it be known that Lauren Stapely directly contributed by letting me steal one of her poetically genius lines for this song*