Drowning

from Violent Love by The Red Threat

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I felt like I was falling, in desperate need of help.
In a place so unfamiliar, I tried to find myself.
I took a chance on a life that defied my expectations.
Any fickle explanation couldn't justify this route.
Thought my body ached, my mind was strong and full of inspiration and my soul had resonated with love.
This isn't me. I'm letting go of everyone I love.
I've been so wrong, and I've been letting ambitions drift away.
You said I needed to consider your beliefs. That pursuing alienation is as lonely as it seems. I felt the sting of doubt as you judged the life I crave.
But if I'm my father's son, then you know why I feel afraid.
Though my body ached, my mind was strong and full of inspiration.
And my soul had resonated with love.
This isn't me. I'm letting go of everyone I love.
I've been so wrong, and I've been letting ambitions drift away.
But I'm nothing but the victim, yeah I'm nothing but the victim of cheap beer and love songs. My heart's with those who know they're drowning.
You said this won't be easy.
I said I'd take my time.
you said this won't be easy.
I said,
This isn't me. I'm letting go of everyone I love.
I've been so wrong, and I've been letting ambitions drift away.
But I'm nothing but the victim, yeah I'm nothing but the victim of cheap beer and love songs. My heart's with those who know they're drowning.

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from Violent Love, released November 18, 2014

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