[Verse 1: Tim Lambesis]

The wise before me chose to refine themselves (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 1: Josh Gilbert & Tim Lambesis, both]

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: Josh Gilbert & Tim Lambesis, both]

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 3: Josh Gilbert & Tim Lambesis, both]

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