The wolf within

Lyrics

[Intro — whispered, atmospheric] I know you're afraid of me… I can see it in your eyes. Every time my voice gets louder, you wonder what's hiding inside. But I'm still here. I'm still your friend. I'm still your brother. [Verse 1 — clean, gradually building] I've spent my whole life behind a borrowed face Dreaming of fangs and a body I could finally embrace They tell me the wolf is something I should leave behind But he's the only thing that ever felt like mine And I'm sorry when my temper gets the best of me Sorry when my words come out like screams I see you step away and wonder what I've become God knows I'd never want to hurt the ones I love [Pre-Chorus — rising] You see the fire I feel the fear You hear me shouting But I need you near Don't mistake my thunder For a heart that doesn't care I'm fighting with myself Because I love you standing there [Chorus — huge melodic vocals] I WANT TO BE THE WOLF BUT I DON'T WANT TO BE THE MONSTER I WANT THE SKIN I'VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF WITHOUT BECOMING SOMEONE YOU SHOULD FEAR If I howl into the darkness It's because I'm searching for home If I bare my teeth It's not because I want you gone I'm still your friend I'm still your brother Even when I lose control I'M THE WOLF YOU'RE AFRAID OF— BUT I'D DIE TO KEEP YOU WHOLE. [Verse 2 — heavier] I know I can be stubborn I know I can explode Sometimes the words come burning Before I even know And afterward I'm standing With the silence in the room Wondering if the people that I love Are scared of me now too I never wanted anger To become my name I never wanted passion To look exactly like rage So if you see me shaking If my voice becomes a storm Remember there's a heart beneath it That would rather keep you warm [Breakdown — screamed] DON'T CALL ME A MONSTER! I KNOW WHAT I AM! I'M A WOLF WITH A HEART THAT STILL CARES ABOUT ITS PACK! I MAY SNARL! I MAY BREAK! I MAY LOSE MY WAY! BUT I'LL NEVER STOP LOVING THE ONES WHO STAY! [Final Chorus — melodic + screams underneath] I WANT TO BE THE WOLF BUT I DON'T WANT TO BE THE MONSTER LET ME BECOME WHAT I'VE ALWAYS DREAMED WITHOUT LOSING EVERYONE I LOVE And if my voice gets louder If my temper burns too bright Please remember what I'm trying to say When I can't say it right I'm still your friend I'm still your brother I'm still the same heart underneath I'M NOT ASKING YOU TO FEAR THE WOLF— I'M ASKING YOU TO SEE THE PERSON HE PROTECTS. [Outro — quiet] Maybe someday I'll wake beneath the moon And finally recognize the face I see. Until then… Don't run from me. I'm still learning how to be free.