Slow Burn

[Verse 1]
I used to think that love was like the stories
A princess feeling lonely
Trapped inside a tower
So desperate that she put herself in danger
Made saviors out of strangers
And gave 'em all the power

[Pre-Chorus]
But then, you made me wonder
Where's the horse? Where's the armor?
Tell me, how come there's no dragons in these halls?

[Chorus]
I thought I had to die for you lovе me
Thought that peace could only comе from war
Thought I had to break down to be found
That it could only work if it hurts
Thought I had to set myself on fire
If I ever wanted to be warm
But you give me a slow burn
Hmm

[Verse 2]
So used to leaving teardrops on the pages
Watching battles rage, and
Writing it all off
Hm-mm, but you're touching me and suddenly, it's easy
I'm not even bleeding
But I believe it all

[Pre-Chorus]
Can I speak with the author?
Where's the climax of this novel?
Tell me, how come there's no crisis love can solve?

[Chorus]
I thought I had to die for you love me
Thought that peace could only come from war
Thought I had to break down to be found
That it could only work if it hurts
Thought I had to set myself on fire
If I ever wanted to be warm
But you give me a slow burn
Hmm

[Bridge]
I look at you and I can feel the heat
It spreads right through my skin
But I don't fan the flames and I don't freeze
I just let it in
We can lay our weapons down and still have everything

[Chorus]
I don't have to die for you to love me
I don't ever have to go to war
I don't need to break down, you still found me
Without any smoke leading you to my door
I don't have to set myself on fire
I don't need to hurt to feel your warmth
'Cause you give me a slow burn
Hmm