Caught in the spiral
Of constant fear
Numb to the sickness
Distance myself from my blessings
Comfort in my sabotage of self
Embracing their poison (with a tightened grasp)
The pen bleeds
Tearing myself from the inside
Run from the light
Watch my promise die
I beg myself not to let you down
As I feel myself sink to the ground
Strip me of my flesh
Take what's left
Swallow the hate
Internalize
Killing desire
Desire to thrive
I let their teeth sink
Toxic venom stirs within
The doubt consumes everything
Is this the path that's meant for me?
How long must I grow to find comfort and peace?
Will the fear subside?
If I give up will I be (able to breathe?)
Staring into hollow eyes
Run from the light
Drowning in my own shame
Run from the light
Shattered reflections of you
Watch my promise die
Of constant fear
Numb to the sickness
Distance myself from my blessings
Comfort in my sabotage of self
Embracing their poison (with a tightened grasp)
The pen bleeds
Tearing myself from the inside
Run from the light
Watch my promise die
I beg myself not to let you down
As I feel myself sink to the ground
Strip me of my flesh
Take what's left
Swallow the hate
Internalize
Killing desire
Desire to thrive
I let their teeth sink
Toxic venom stirs within
The doubt consumes everything
Is this the path that's meant for me?
How long must I grow to find comfort and peace?
Will the fear subside?
If I give up will I be (able to breathe?)
Staring into hollow eyes
Run from the light
Drowning in my own shame
Run from the light
Shattered reflections of you
Watch my promise die
Lyrics submitted by EternalTearsOfSorrow
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Front woman Emma Boster says - “Watch My Promise Die” is written about the overwhelming anxiety of pre-destined failure. When you commit everything you have to one area of your life, the idea of it falling apart looms with such heavy importance. The song is written from the perspective of toying with that fear, allowing your weakness to overcome before you lose everything in a means outside of your control.