BURNING ME HIGHER

© 1998 Rebels 'N' Renegades

I ran into a deep dark night
There wasn't much that I could say
I ran into an endless flight
Gathered bread along the way

It wasn't really make believe
Along the road I stopped to sleep
I stepped into the waiting mire
I thought that I would never tire

CHORUS
I felt the burning sword filled with desire
I felt the hand provide smoke from the fire
Burning me higher

Didn't have a chance to cry
You wouldn't touch me anyway
I felt another year go by
I would have left by the light of day

I left behind those childish ways
Lost it in the violet haze
I stood beside a favorite son
Watched him til his faith was won

CHORUS
I felt the anger roar lifting me higher
I heard the winds of war kindle the fire
Burning me higher tonight

I sat beneath the setting sun
It would have left here anyway
You pray you're too obsessed to run
I would have liked to pass the day

I was sure I'd never leave
Then I thought about the lives we lead
I faced another shining sword
Played the hand and the cross I wore

CHORUS
I hear the angels calling lifting me higher
I felt the warmth of day, brimstone and fire
Burning me higher
Burning me higher tonight