Heaven’s Just a House I Burned

Used to dream of golden gates When I still believed in fate But mercy’s just a crooked game So I struck the match and walked through flame

I carved my name in chapel floors Where silence stood behind the doors No voice replied, no spirit came Just ash that whispered back my name

Heaven’s just a house I burned Every blessing I unlearned I don’t kneel, and I don’t plead — Got scars where saints would try to bleed Let the choirs twist and turn I found peace in what won’t return Heaven’s just a house I burned... And I never looked back

Saw angels choke on breath and dust While devils smiled with broken trust They said “believe” — I tried, I swore But found no light behind that door

No gospel stopped the things I’ve done No holy ghost, no rising sun So I rode out through fire and doubt And let that sermon all burn out

Heaven’s just a house I burned With no salvation ever earned I don’t pray, I don’t pretend — My soul don’t break, it just won’t bend Let the saints clutch shining gold I got fire that don’t grow cold Heaven’s just a house I burned... And I never looked back

Ain’t no hymn for men like me Just ash and bones and memory I’d sin again if it meant feelin’ At least the pain is something real

Heaven’s just a house I burned Where nothing saved me, no one learned I don’t owe the sky a sound I ride alone on haunted ground Let the wind decide what’s worse I’ll keep ridin’ through this verse Heaven’s just a house I burned... And I never looked back

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