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STEP INTO THE FLAME

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[Verse 1]
I came from silence, came from smoke
From roads that never stayed the same
From days that faded into dust
And nights I didn’t bother to name

I wasn’t reaching for a sign
Wasn’t hoping much at all
But something brushed across my soul
And made me pause, made me fall

[Pre-Chorus]
It wasn’t loud, it wasn’t clear
Just something burning somewhere near

[Chorus]
I took one step into the flame
It didn’t ask, it didn’t claim
But it tasted like unspeakable
And I followed just the same
No map, no reason I could name—
Just a pull I couldn’t shake
Since I took that step…
Into the flame

[Verse 2]
It didn’t shine the way I’d thought
My eyes were useless in its glow
But deep inside, where words don’t work
I knew it saw what I won’t show

[Pre-Chorus]
I should’ve turned, I almost ran
But something held me where I stand

[Chorus]
I took one step into the flame
It didn’t ask, it didn’t claim
But it tasted like unspeakable
And I followed just the same
No map, no reason I could name—
Just a pull I couldn’t fake
Since I took that step…
Into the flame

[Bridge]
It doesn’t need the things I’ve done
Just the part I’ve always run from
It gave no promise, gave no name
But now I’ll never be the same

[Final Chorus]
I took one step into the flame
And nothing ever felt as real
It tasted like unspeakable
Like something only love can steal
It haunts me now, but I’m not afraid—
That quiet pull I can’t explain
And I’ll follow still…
Into the flame

[Outro]
One step into the flame…
One step into the flame…
One step… and I became.

NOTE:The journey to inner peace begins with one glorious step

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/7/2025 3:39:00 AM

Great song, I’m surprised it hasn’t garnered more attention. Your words shine.

Lyric Man
Date: 6/12/2025 6:24:00 AM

Richard, I tried to send you a soup mail and just now realize you never got it because I failed to put in a subject. I see I have done that for several others of mt email. I wanted you to know how much a praise from you means as I greatly respect your skills with the pen. I wrote a song (thru a metaphor) to describe what it feels like to return after being gone for so many years. Its called "Old Friend In Town" If you get a chance I'd love for you to read it and share your prospective.. have you felt the change, or is it just me returning to a familiar place and yet still feel like a stranger.