Icarus

I've been catching fire
Over again
I've been flying higher
Than I should've been

I should've listened to my father's words
When he told me: Son, it's gonna hurt
But as opposed to you
I'm not afraid to lose, my old man
Oh now can't you see
I'm not afraid to be who I am

I've been catching fire
Going too far
Yeah I've been burning brighter
Than the stars

I should've listened to my father's words
When he told me: Son, it's gonna hurt
But as opposed to you
I'm not afraid to lose, my old man
Oh now can't you see
I'm not afraid to be who I am

I know the storm is sure to shake my wings
Among other things
But grant a little boy some boldness
Do remember you were once like me
And give me the chance to make
My own mistakes
My bones can break
But I can take a hit
Oh my bones can break
But I can take it

I've been playing with fire
All of this time
And now I've grown tired
Oh so tired of flying

I could've listened to my father's words
When he told me: Son, it's gonna hurt
But as I know today
It had to be this way
Oh to come so far
One day I'll tell my own kids
Don't be afraid to be who you are