Story Behind The Song
From PILGRIM, Act I: In the prison, Tinker and Anna acknowledge their unfitness for each other, and the struggle that has made them who they are.
Song Description
From the musical, PILGRIM, set in 16th century Flanders. Duet between the protagonist, Tinker, and his young wife, Anna.
| Song Length |
2:35 |
Genre |
Unique - Soundtracks |
| Tempo |
Very Slow (Under 70) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Similar Artists |
Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
You are formed out of iron;
stubborn of will
Fashioned from ashes:
unbending, coarse
You are crafted of silver,
subtle of skill
Fashioned from flames,
'til soft at the source
We are elements never to be combined
Iron and silver, coarse, refined
Nothing in common, except desire
forged in the pain of the fire,
forged in the pain of the fire
We are hammered by hardship,
molded by might
Polished by peril,
’Til we’re reflecting the light!
We are elements never to be combined…
Stronger with each new grief we share,
Wiser with every cross we bear
Every day the world will test
the strength, the joy, the courage,
the best our love will require
As it is forged in the pain of the fire,
Forged in the pain of the fire