Empire

I’ve settled into a life now I run at midnight through town Past pretty cottages with tree lights shining down I’ve got a new sense of wonder I’ve got a new peace of mind I’ve learned that bruises are colors that fade over time And you, you’re less than a shadow And I, I’m stronger than I know most days, most days I’m not a box that you check in I’m not a name to be given I am an empire I am an empire More than a hand to be holding More than a heart to be broke I am an empire I am an empire I do whatever I want now I wrinkle sheets on both sides And all the things that used to be ours are mine I’ve got a dog and a future I’ve got an identity I’ve learned that it’s never too late to follow a dream And you, you’re less than a ghost now And I, I’ll figure this all out someday, someday I’m not a box that you check in I’m not a name to be given I am an empire I am an empire More than a hand to be holding More than a heart to be broken I am an empire I am an empire I’m not a box that you check in I’m not a name to be given I am an empire I am an empire More than a hand to be holding More than a heart to be broken I am an empire I am an empire