[Verse 1] I kept your note in my sleeve Creased soft from better days The train cut through the dusk And painted gold on the bay Your name on the window glass Faded in my breath I followed every little spark Like it knew the way [Pre-Chorus] And the dark fell back When I touched that flame One small line of gold Calling me again [Chorus] Take me higher Through the paper lantern sky Take me higher Till the old hurt drifts by We were young, we were bright We were never gone Take me higher On and on and on (take me higher) (on and on and on) [Verse 2] Bare feet on the rooftop stone Summer in the air We laughed at every falling star Like it had to care Now the same moon, silver clean Washes all my fear I can almost hear you say “Keep the light near” [Pre-Chorus] And the dark fell back When I touched that flame One small line of gold Calling me again [Chorus] Take me higher Through the paper lantern sky Take me higher Till the old hurt drifts by We were young, we were bright We were never gone Take me higher On and on and on (take me higher) (on and on and on) [Bridge] I won’t run from the scar I’ll let it shine Every broken mile Turned to silver light If I close my eyes You are close enough Like a door of dawn Opening up [Final Chorus] Take me higher Through the paper lantern sky Take me higher Till the old hurt drifts by We were young, we were bright We were never gone Take me higher On and on and on Take me higher Through the paper lantern sky Take me higher Till the old hurt drifts by We were young, we were bright We were never gone Take me higher On and on and on (take me higher) (on and on and on)