Baptism of fire -
I never knew what that meant
but now the flames are rising higher;
I guess I haven't seen anything yet
because it's coming down around me
and I am rising up
Like a phoenix from the ashes
Wings across the blue -
The only way out is through
Forest of fury, kindling of fear
Oh, see how dark the woods have grown
after all these years
And they're coming down around me
and I am rising up
Like a lily from the shadows
glistening and perfumed -
The only way out is through
All the detours taken never lead you home;
What a maze you find yourself in
and still alone
Oh, you thought it should be easy
so the truth eluded you:
The only way out is through
Baptism of fire
all happening within
Illusions burn like tall grass
in a wild and reckless wind
And they're coming down around me
and I am rising up
Like a great bell resurrected
singing loud and true:
The only way out is through
The only way out is through