I Choose Where It Burns

There is a fire beneath my skin, A voice that tells me, “Let it begin.” It knows my wounds, it knows my name, It feeds on sorrow, it breathes on flame. I have carried this beast for years, Built it a throne from blood and tears. But rage is a blade, and a blade must bend— Or it will cut the hand that wields it in the end. So I breathe when the darkness calls, I stand when the anger wants me to fall. I do not kill the fire inside— I teach it where to burn, and where to die. I am not the rage, I am the hand upon the chain. I feel the thunder, But I will not become the storm again. Let the fire rise, Let it burn beneath my skin. I will command the beast, I will not let the beast command me. Once I thought strength meant striking first, Answering every wound with something worse. But years have taught what fury hides— The strongest hand is the one that decides. I have buried the man I used to be, Yet his shadow still walks with me. He whispers, “Give in. Make them afraid.” I answer, “No. I choose my way.” So I breathe when the old voice speaks, I hold my ground when my anger peaks. The past may follow wherever I go, But it does not decide who I become. I am not the rage, I am the hand upon the chain. I feel the thunder, But I will not become the storm again. Let the fire rise, Let it burn beneath my skin. I will command the beast, I will not let the beast command me. Control is not weakness. Silence is not fear. To lower the weapon When destruction feels near— That is strength. I could break the world With everything I feel. Instead, I stand still And choose what I will become. I am not the rage. I am stronger than the flame. I carry the thunder, But I no longer serve its name. Let the fire rise, I will forge it into strength. The beast may walk beside me— But it will never hold the reins. The fire remains. So do I. But now... I choose where it burns. 🔥 I CHOOSE WHERE IT BURNS — ECHOESOFAGES A dark and powerful industrial metal anthem about rage, discipline, self-control, inner strength, and mastering the fire within. Built around crushing downtuned guitar riffs, massive industrial percussion, thunderous drums, dark cinematic atmosphere, and an intense heavy-metal sound, this track explores the battle between anger and control. Rage can destroy you when you surrender to it. But when you master it, the fire becomes strength. You don't have to extinguish the fire. You have to choose where it burns. ⚔️ ECHOESOFAGES EchoesOfAges creates dark, cinematic and powerful music inspired by ancient warriors, mythology, struggle, discipline, inner strength, and the battles that take place within us. If you feel the message behind this song, support the channel by subscribing, leaving a comment, and sharing the track. 🎵 TITLE: I Choose Where It Burns 🎵 ARTIST: EchoesOfAges 🎵 GENRE: Industrial Metal / Cinematic Metal / Heavy Metal 🎵 MOOD: Dark • Epic • Aggressive • Cinematic • Powerful 🎵 THEMES: Rage • Discipline • Strength • Self-Control • Inner Fire © 2026 EchoesOfAges. All Rights Reserved. All music, lyrics, artwork, branding, and associated creative content are protected by copyright. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, re-uploading, modification, or commercial use is prohibited without prior written permission. All Rights Reserved — EchoesOfAges.