This Light I Hold

[Intro]

Remember when you said we were in this together?

We only had one goal in mind:

To be the best that we could be for each other;

To look ahead and put our differences aside

[Verse 1]

I can swear that you're a different person now

All you want these days is a fight

I could've sworn that this would end up different

But I'm tired of trying

Cause we can't see eye to eye

We don't see eye to eye!

[Chorus]

I feel the separation

It's time that you go your way, I'll go mine

[Verse 2]

All I ever wanted was the best for us

Then out of nowhere you were out of touch

I really think I should've done this sooner

I only wish I would've never gave so much

[Chorus]

I feel the separation

It's time that you go your way, I'll go mine

I watched you change into everything you use to hate

And push me away, cause you're scared of what I'll say

I didn't want this, it kills me inside

I have no choice but to sever the ties

[Hook]

What happened to the you I use to know?

Was it ever real, or was it just a show?

The trust, the love, the bond we had, where did it go?

Where did it go?

What happened to the you I use to know?

I poured out, gave you everything

Now I wish I could take it back

Go now, far away from me

Before I lose what little patience I have

I believed every lie you told

And now I think that I am better off alone

You only took and always asked for more

Now give me back every part of my life you stole

[Outro]

I watched you change into everything you use to hate

And push me away, cause you're scared of what I'll say

I didn't want this, it kills me inside

I have no choice but to sever the ties

[Verse 1]

I've seen your work, I'm not impressed

Devoted to your emptiness

You get so close to me

I know you're reaching for my throat

I feel you breathing down my neck

I hate this feeling in my chest

Bring your destruction

But you'll never crush my soul

[Pre-Chorus]

Who do you think you are?

You'll never shake the ground that I stand on!

[Chorus]

You were defeated before you began

Deceiving the world with lies

That you hold inside the cold grip of your hand

[Verse 2]

You always kick me when I'm down

But cheap shots can't keep me on the ground

I'll keep my head high

With my fists up until the final round

Did you really think I'd fall for this?

You lie, you cheat, you steal, you make me sick!

You are the enemy we're up against

And we will bring you to your knees

[Chorus]

You were defeated before you began

Deceiving the world with lies

That you hold inside the cold grip of your hand

You are the poison, but I have the cure

So I'll stand tall until the final battle

Finally takes you off your throne

[Hook]

You've stolen hope from everyone I know

You speak evil from your lips

You won't get away with this

I've seen the last of your story (your story)

I know how this all ends

We've been victorious from the beginning!

[Bridge]

We've been victorious!

We've been victorious

From the beginning!

[Outro]

You were defeated before you began

Deceiving the world with lies

That you hold inside the cold grip of your hand

You are the poison, but I have the cure

So I'll stand tall until the final battle

Finally takes you off your throne

6 ContributorsThe Antidote LyricsThe Antidote is the ninth song of This Light I Hold, the fifth studio album by metalcore band Memphis May Fire, released in 2016.Hate plagues the world and kills relationship

Before it ever could start

Imperfect creatures that are insecure

So we hide behind our broken hearts

Keep distance from those who need us

Because we won't admit that we need them too

Afraid to give ourselves to someone else

Because we're scared of what we might lose

Everyone wants to be understood

So why don't we just listen more and get off our pedestals

I've seen the darkness be defeated

I've seen the power

I believe it now!

Love is the antidote

Yeah I believe it now!

Our one and only hope

To turn the world around

You become the cancer

When you start to think you've got it all figured out

So why would we believe that our opinions

Would be enough to show the world what love's about?

Stop and think before you speak!

I've seen the darkness be defeated

I've seen the power

I believe it now!

Love is the antidote

Yeah I believe it now!

Our one and only hope

To turn the world around

The words you speak

Can set a broken world free

The power lies in who we choose to be

Stop trying to solve the problems

That you don't understand

Maybe if we learned to show compassion

The world wouldn't think we had guns in our hands!

Called to love

Called to lead

Have we forgotten who we're called to be?

Build them up!

Don't break them down

The way we love can turn the world around

Turn the world around!

I've seen the darkness be defeated

I've seen the power

I believe it now!

Love is the antidote

Yeah I believe it now!

Our one and only hope

To turn the world around

Stop and think before you speak!

[Verse 1]

Growing pains, becoming who I was made to be

I try to walk away

But all my mistakes keep chasing me

I fall down when I'm alone

And temptation is on display

All these stains, they cover me

Memories that won't go away

[Pre-Chorus]

But you say you'll carry my weight

Through the storm, cover my mistakes

You say to never be afraid

And hold onto the promises you made

[Chorus]

I ran but you always chased me

I see you in my dreams, you are the air I breathe

And all the walls that I built are breaking

So now I see that you're leading me onward to better things

Onward to better things

[Verse 2]

I've seen the evidence

I've watched my heart change every day

Believe me when I say

This will never ever be easy but

I have seen and I believe

You hold my heart while it's breaking

[Chorus]

I ran but you always chased me

I see you in my dreams, you are the air I breathe

And all the walls that I built are breaking

So now I see that you're leading me onward to better things

[Bridge]

You never failed me

I fell away but you never left me

You never left me

[Hook]

Temptation come my way

I am stronger now than I have ever been

Temptation come my way

I am stronger now than I have ever been

Temptation come my way

I am stronger now and I am not afraid!

I am stronger now and I am not afraid

You lead me to better things

Temptation come my way cause I am more than my mistakes

[Outro]

I ran but you always chased me

I see you in my dreams, you are the air I breathe

And all the walls that I built are breaking

So now I see that you're leading me onward to better things

You never failed me

I fell away but you never left me

You never left me

[Verse 1]

I see a world running in circles

They don't know what they're chasing

They find the pain with the money and fame

Looking for love in all the wrong places

I see the look on their face

I think they're about to cave in

(I think they're about to cave in)

I can't just stand by and wait

Hoping that somehow they make it out

So here I go!

[Chorus]

I've got nothing to be ashamed of (I'm not ashamed),

So why should I hide and wait for someone else to say the word?

There is nothing to be afraid of (I'm not afraid)

So I'll spend my life speaking what I know needs to be heard

[Verse 2]

They hide their pain

And embrace the darkness

Alone and what they're facing (what they're facing)

If I keep quiet

While I watch them dying

I am no different than the demons

That they're fighting

[Chorus]

I've got nothing to be ashamed of (I'm not ashamed)

So why should I hide and wait for someone else to say the word?

There is nothing to be afraid of (I'm not afraid)

So I'll spend my life speaking what I know needs to be heard

[Bridge]

I will illuminate with every word I say

Until my dying day I will be unashamed

I am no stranger to the pain of being hated (being hated)

But I just can't bear the weight

Of a life that's wasted. I won't waste it, no!

If I stare right into their eyes

And never say a word

I gave up on who I'm to be (who I'm to be)

If I don't share this love I've found

I am the one to blame

This is not my secret to keep

[Outro]

(I've got nothing to be ashamed of, hey!)

I've got nothing to be ashamed of (I'm not ashamed)

So why should I hide and wait for someone else to say the word?

There is nothing to be afraid of (I'm not afraid)

So I'll spend my life speaking what I know needs to be heard

I've got nothing to be ashamed of (I've got nothing to be ashamed)

So why should I hide and wait for someone else to say the word?

Until my dying day, I will be unashamed!