I once was steel, unyielding and cold
A fortress of independence, my heart untold
I dared the world to try and bring me down
My armor polished, my spirit renowned

But then you came, with eyes that saw
Beyond the walls I built, to the soul I'd hid away
You touched the fire that burned beneath my skin
And melted the ice that guarded my heart within

I softened, like clay in gentle hands
My edges smoothed, my heart expanded to stand
In the warmth of your love, I found a peaceful nest
A place to rest, and be myself, and be blessed

My boasts and bravado, they faded from sight
As I discovered a new strength, in the love we ignite
For when we're apart, I'm still the lady I adored
Unreachable, untamed, with a heart that's still implored

But with you, I'm transformed, my love, my guiding star
You're my weakness and my strength, near and far
In your love, I find a twisted, beautiful game
Where vulnerability is power, and love is the aim

How mysterious, indeed, this love we share
A dance of contradictions, a bond beyond compare
For in your arms, I'm free to be me
A paradox of strength and softness, wild and carefree.