Keeper of the Flame

Verse 1: There's a light inside that flickers When the world grows cold and dim A tiny spark of something sacred That the darkness cannot win I've been tending to this fire Since before I knew its name Now I understand my purpose I'm a keeper of the flame Verse 2: I received it from my grandmother Who received it from her own A lineage of light bearers Making sure it's always shone And when my hands grow weary And my sight begins to fade I'll pass it to another The keeper I have made Chorus: Keeper of the flame Holding on through the night Keeper of the flame Guardian of the light When the storms are raging And the path is hard to see Someone has to keep it burning And that someone is me Keeper of the flame Bridge: (Building, spiritual) It's not mine to own forever Just mine to hold for now A sacred trust, a holy duty A wordless, ancient vow That no matter how dark it gets The light will not go out Because there's always a keeper Who remembers what it's about Final Chorus: Keeper of the flame Passing it along Keeper of the flame Making weakness strong When I'm gone from this world And my body returns to earth The flame will still be burning Proving what it's worth Keeper of the flame We're all keepers of the flame Holding light for each other Again and again and again Outro: (A cappella, choir feel) Keep the flame alive Keep the flame alive