Themes: Pursuing your dreams, breaking from those you prevent you from reaching your goals, deception, anger
The story of this song coincides with the story of Today, following the experience of one of the victims by the manipulation of "Her." The boyfriend/ex of "Her" often becomes helpless to his lust for this wicked female, and falls victim to her selfishness and deceiving lies. He decides to break away from her spell in order to pursue his own dreams, no longer having her be the anchor that holds him down.
lyrics
featuring Cory Chartier (The Science Behind, ex-Ghandi's Never Wrong Twice)
Why must I try?
There's no mercy.
You are relentless and cruel.
Nothing stops you.
You're just the thunder in my ocean of dreams.
No more lies.
I'm done trying.
Am I the one who's at fault?
Selfish human,
You're the ghostwriter for my novel of schemes.
You won't be able to ever take to the skies with this anchor around your feet.
You play my heart, and yet you feel no remorse.
I can’t go on like this; every step forward is just a step back now.
You take my thoughts, and place them in doubt.
Why did I ever trust you?
Many times I tried (to let go).
I could not resist (your grasp upon me).
The things I've done (all that I ever done).
I am ashamed (and so disgusted).
Take me back (I am yours),
Or leave me here (to rot insane).
You play with my heart, and you still feel no remorse.
I cannot continue going on this way.
You see nothing. I am just your scapegoat.
Suffering at the hands of your cruelty.
Pain from just looking at you.
Drive the nail. Make me scream.
Do your part, or just go away.
I am sick of being treated like you own me.
I won’t give you a chance to restore my faith in you.
MY FAITH IS BROKEN.
I can’t ignore this anymore.
This is my dream, and it’s all for me.
This is all that I’m working towards,
And it’s all for me.
Yeah, it’s all for me.
Don’t have your selfishness prevent me
From pursuing my passion and my dreams.
I am truly done with your lies.
credits
from Prisoners,
released March 7, 2014
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