Button up that shirt you're supposed to wear
Don't forget your airline ticket or to brush your hair
Show that family that you care
But could you wear something that celebrates
Everything you love, and maybe what your family hates
'Cause that might be what it takes

It's your fire, it's your soul, you shouldn't have to go
It's your fire, it's your soul, you shouldn't have to go

First thing they'll say's take off your shoes
And they'll say they want your story, but they get confused
By all those words you use
A year ago your car went off a cliff
And you saw an angel in midair who said you'd live
Well, that's a story you can give

It's your fire, it's your soul, you shouldn't have to go
Your fire, your soul, you shouldn't have to go

And they'll say, "You're family, you belong to us
You can stay at home and have our love and trust
But any day now one of us could die
And if we make you suffer don't you want to find out why
'Cause we love to watch you try
With your fire, your soul, your soul
It's your fire, it's your fire, it's your fire

Then you'll fly home and get the flu
And you'll keep staring at the ground, you always do
When they get their time with you
You are not a punching bag, my dear
I think your darkest day should have some light this year
I think you should stay right here

It's your fire, it's your soul, you shouldn't have to go
It's your fire, it's your soul, you shouldn't have to go