Tender Rage

I learned too early how to hold back
Every impulse burning in my chest
To channel it into something else
Healthier ways to deal, I guess

'Cause the world hits hard, again and again
And we learn to take those blows
They can break us or make us stronger
And when I first saw you, I just froze

Everything changed in ways I never knew
I’d die for you, bleed for you
A million times just to see you smile
And if someone hurts you, I’ll show my fire

Tender rage, that’s what you make me feel
A sway between the good and wrong
Right and raw, but it’s all real
Tender rage

I would change the whole wide world if you asked me
Make it a better place just for you
So every path you choose to walk
Feels as magical and bright as you

I want you to be better than I’ve ever been
‘Cause you make me better, every day you do

Tender rage, that’s what you make me feel
A sway between the good and wrong
Right and raw, but it’s all real
Tender rage

Tender rage