[Verse 1: Tim Lambesis]
The wise before me chose to refine themselves
Melt away their shortcomings by enduring trials
A process we will all undertake
Even if we try to prevent change

[Pre-Chorus: Tim Lambesis]
Face it before you are pulled in
Face it while it's still within

[Chorus: Tim Lambesis & Josh Gilbert]
Like iron shaped by fire, we aren't born this way
Shaped by fire, we are reborn through pain
We aren't born, we aren't born this way
We are reborn, we are reborn through pain

[Verse 2: Tim Lambesis]
Though I, too, have endured fire
I wasn't wise enough
To ignite the flame myself
But carried enough fuel
For a flicker to excel

[Pre-Chorus: Tim Lambesis]
Face it before you are pulled in
Face it while it's still within
Face it before you are pulled in
Face it while it's still within
[Chorus: Tim Lambesis & Josh Gilbert]
Shaped by fire, we aren't born this way
Shaped by fire, we are reborn through pain
We aren't born, we aren't born this way
We are reborn through pain
Shaped by fire, we aren't born this way
Shaped by fire, we are reborn through pain
Through pain, we are reborn; we are reborn through pain

[Bridge: Tim Lambesis]
The time has come
To watch the fire grow
Find new things to throw in
Don't let the flames get low
I've grown used to the heat
That makes me reevaluate
What I carry with me
And what should be thrown away

[Pre-Chorus: Tim Lambesis]
Face it before you are pulled in
Face it while it's still within

[Chorus: Tim Lambesis & Josh Gilbert]
Like iron shaped by fire, we aren't born this way
Shaped by fire, we are reborn through pain
We aren't born, we aren't born this way
We are reborn through pain
Shaped by fire, we aren't born this way
Shaped by fire, we are reborn through pain
We are reborn, we are reborn through pain