Cut the Cord

[Verse 1]
On a flat rock by the creek, two candles lean
A length of homespun twine lies in between
I say your name, then mine, into the flame
And let the ancient oath loosen from its claim

[Chorus]
Cut the cord, let the candles burn
No debt to carry, no bridge to return
Go where your own heart calls you to be
We are unbound for all of eternity
Cut the cord, let the candles burn

[Verse 2]
The mountain keeps the words we never said
The wax runs hot beside the thread
I thank the years, the hurt, the tenderness
Then lay the severed length to rest

[Chorus]
Cut the cord, let the candles burn
No debt to carry, no bridge to return
Go where your own heart calls you to be
We are unbound for all of eternity
Cut the cord, let the candles burn

[Bridge]
Not a curse and not a door slammed tight
Just two small flames surrendering to good bye
May every road rise gentle underfoot
May every heart be whole, and every root

[Final Chorus]
Cut the cord, let the candles burn
No debt to carry, no bridge to return
Go where your own heart calls you to be
We are unbound for all of eternity
Cut the cord, let the candles burn

[Outro]
The twine goes quiet, the flames go still
The ridge keeps watch beyond the hill