[Verse 1]
The snakes and arrows a child is heir to
Are enough to leave a thousand cuts
We build our defenses, a place of safety
And leave the darker places unexplored

[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes the fortress is too strong
Or the love is too weak
What should have been our armor
Becomes a sharp and angry sword

[Chorus]
Our better natures seek elevation
A refuge for the coming night
No one gets to their heaven without a fight
No one

[Verse 2]
We hold beliefs as a consolation
A way to take us out of ourselves
Meditation or medication
A comfort or a promised reward

[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes the spirit is too strong
Or the flesh is too weak
Sometimes the need is just too great
For the solace we seek
The suit of shining armor
Becomes a keen and bloody sword
[Chorus]
No one gets to their heaven without a fight
A refuge for the coming night
A future of eternal light
No one gets to their heaven without a fight
No one

[Bridge]
Confused alarms of struggle and flight
Blood is drained of color
By the flashes of artillery light
No one gets to their heaven without a fight
The battle flags are flown
At the feet of a god unknown
No one gets to their heaven, heaven

[Guitar Solo]
No one gets to their heaven without a fight

[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes the damage is too great
Or the will is too weak
What should have been our armor
Becomes a sharp and burning sword

[Chorus]
No one gets to their heaven without a fight
(No one)
A refuge for the coming night
A future of eternal light
No one gets to their heaven without a fight
No one
[Outro]
No one gets to their heaven without a fight