Take A Breath

They tell us fight for what is right Draw your lines, prepare to bite But every war I've waged inside Only left me more untied I tried revenge, I tasted pride I turned my cheek, then burned the sky But no victory brought me peace Only love could bring release Love is the answer, through every storm It heals the broken, it keeps us warm No sharper sword, no stronger hand Than love that dares to understand It's not a sign of weakness, no To care enough to let hate go To see the pain behind the fight To hold someone and choose the light I've seen it rise in strangers' eyes A quiet strength that never lies It lifts us up, it sets us free Love is who we're meant to be Love is the answer, through every storm It heals the broken, it keeps us warm No sharper sword, no stronger hand Than love that dares to understand So when you're lost, and nothing's clear Just speak with love — and someone hears We're all just searching for a sign Love is the answer, every time