Charcoal and Copper

[Intro]
[Verse]
Rain on the fire escape
Steam in a velvet shape
Lamp light is getting dim
Gold on the ceramic rim
Deep in the pocket sleeve
Something I can't believe
Found in a thrifted coat
A little charcoal note
[Pre-Chorus]
Edges are torn and thin
Where does the girl begin?
Smudge on my thumb today
Washing the mask away
[Chorus]
I’m folding the mask
It’s too much to ask
To be what they need
While my spirit must bleed
The girl in the fold
Is brave and is bold
No more "I agree"
I’m coming for me
[Post-Chorus]
Ooh, the Wurlitzer hums
Ooh, the clarity comes
No more "I agree"
I’m coming for me
[Verse]
I drew a purple sun
Before the "yes" begun
Before I learned the art
Of tearing myself apart
Polishing copper plates
Opening heavy gates
For people who never knew
The colors I actually grew
[Pre-Chorus]
Charcoal on my fingertips
A truth on my heavy lips
Watching the city glow
Learning to let it go
[Chorus]
I’m folding the mask
It’s too much to ask
To be what they need
While my spirit must bleed
The girl in the fold
Is brave and is bold
No more "I agree"
I’m coming for me
[Bridge]
Upright bass is walking slow
Nowhere left for me to go
But inside this paper heart
Where the quiet wonders start
Muted trombone in the hall
I don't mind the silence at all
No, I don't mind it at all
[Breakdown]
Archtop guitar chords swing
Hear how the rafters ring
Simple and soft and true
Something I always knew
[Verse]
I’m sorry I left you there
In the cold and winter air
Hidden in wool and dust
Waiting for self-trust
Now that I’ve found the key
I’m setting the dragon free
[Chorus]
I’m folding the mask
It’s too much to ask
To be what they need
While my spirit must bleed
The girl in the fold
Is brave and is bold
No more "I agree"
I’m coming for me
[Post-Chorus]
Ooh, the Wurlitzer hums
Ooh, the clarity comes
No more "I agree"
I’m coming for me
[Hook]
Coming for me
Finally free
Coming for me
Wait and see
[Outro]