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