1. |
Once a Brother...
03:18
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Verse:
A man sees what he sees
and he sees when things change.
We were family before,
you said “Family we would stay."
How can I trust a man without respect?
One without a face and words I can’t forget.
You’ve held me responsible for choices you made,
and when you send me to hell I'll be sure to remember your name.
Pre-chorus:
And I feel the tension in the air,
I can see the words that you say to me,
they’re breaking me.
Whoa.
And there's no way to amend for this,
I should have known this how it was gonna end.
There's no sound in the wind,
so how could you be heard?
Chorus:
I’m getting claustrophobic.
This tension is too much to take.
The sickness is just so deep.
Don’t blame me for mistakes you have made.
Bridge:
Don't point your finger at me,
if your hand is broken.
Don't point your finger at me,
if your hand is broken.
Pre-chorus:
And I feel the tension in the air,
I can see the words that you say to me,
they’re breaking me.
Whoa.
And there's no way to amend for this,
I should have known this how it was gonna end.
There's no sound in the wind,
so how could you be heard?
Chorus:
I’m getting claustrophobic.
This tension is too much to take.
The sickness is just so deep.
Don’t blame me for mistakes you have made.
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2. |
A Letter
03:25
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Chorus:
This is difficult for me.
These words are not spoken easily.
I guess I have no other way,
how can I show you strength if I’m always broken?
It’s okay if you don’t understand.
I know that I won’t gain your forgiveness.
I don’t think I’ll ever change.
I’m stuck in my mind, will I ever escape?
Verse:
These lies that I regret
are always playing over in my head.
I tried my best to change,
I just couldn’t find the way.
I said so many things,
promises that I’ll never get to keep.
I’m so shattered, the battle is done.
I’m a bad example to my only son.
Chorus:
This is difficult for me.
These words are not spoken easily.
I guess I have no other way,
how can I show you strength if I’m always broken?
It’s okay if you don’t understand.
I know that I won’t gain your forgiveness.
I don’t think I’ll ever change.
I’m stuck in my mind, will I ever escape?
Verse:
I’m selfish,
I’m helpless,
I’m in a constant state of
hell, it’s relentless. Malicious,
a virus that I can’t clear from my
system. I miss them, reminiscence.
These memories that haunt me, they’re
endless. Affliction.
I’m afraid that I’ve lost my chance for redemption.
Bridge:
I never thought I’d leave you with so many scars.
I didn’t imagine this is how things would go.
You’re the apple of my eye but its hard to say:
This is the last time you’ll see me at home.
Chorus:
This is difficult for me.
These words are not spoken easily.
I guess I have no other way,
how can I show you strength if I’m always broken?
It’s okay if you don’t understand.
I know that I won’t gain your forgiveness.
I don’t think I’ll ever change.
I’m stuck in my mind, will I ever escape?
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3. |
All in the Family
03:20
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Verse:
I won't wake up
I know it's selfish
Such a selfish thing to do
Chorus:
My father I know, he won't approve
My mother, to you, I'm so sorry
Please just know it wasn't you
My mother, to you, I'm sorry
Verse:
Sitting at the edge of this cold empty bed
My time alone has been so restless
Even though you stayed after he left
It's all his fault you now lie breathless
Chorus:
My father I know, he won't approve
My mother, to you, I'm so sorry
Please just know it wasn't you
My mother, to you, I'm sorry
I'm sorry
Bridge:
To the father who left, didn't teach me what it meant to stay
Only taught me how to lie
What does that mean for the son who's left behind?
The apple of your eye
To the father who left, didn't teach me what it meant to stay
Only taught me how to lie
What does that mean for the son who's left behind?
The apple of your eye
Chorus:
My father I know, he won't approve
My mother, to you, I'm so sorry
Please just know it wasn't you
My mother, to you, I'll see you soon
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4. |
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Verse:
I will meet you at the gates of hell.
No help, when I f*cking find you.
Who’s the big man now?
Who’s the big man now?
You wanna play? Well get yourself ready.
I gave my trust, you gave your word.
You didn’t know that I still have a hand to play.
Now the bet's placed and my cards show “Murder.”
Pre-chorus:
She was mine.
Keep your hands to yourself.
Out of time.
I can’t control myself.
You’ve crossed the line.
Take a look at her and say goodbye.
Say goodbye.
Chorus:
You called yourself my brother
then called yourself his father.
You took my son.
(How can you show him strength if you’re always broken?)
I had a wife, I had a kid, I had a family.
Now that they're gone, there is nothing stopping me
from showing you just how deep this lake is.
Bridge:
F*ck.
(Vocal Glitches)
Breakdown:
I love the way your bones feel when they break beneath my feet.
I love the look in your eyes as you struggle to breathe.
Breathe.
Chorus:
You called yourself my brother
then called yourself his father.
You took my son.
(How can you show him strength if you’re always broken?)
I had a wife, I had a kid, I had a family.
Now that they're gone, there is nothing stopping me
from showing you just how deep this lake is.
Extended Chorus:
I watch you sink to the bottom of your early grave.
We were family before and now
family we will stay.
Bridge:
(Inaudible whispers)
What have I done?
Alternate Chorus:
Who can I call my brother
when all the trust is dead?
What have I done?
What have I done?
(What have I done?)
And what have I become?
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