This is the lyric from No Bragging Rights 2011 album "Illuminator".
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1. Beautiful And Spineless
I won't give up
Hope is not lost
I see so much room for improvement
When talking about my own game
Always working harder, always reaching higher
Always a step ahead.
But then there are those
Drowning in their own hype
Nothing to believe in
Rotting in the spotlight
Soon we'll be able
To cut them out of our lives
A long and awaited goodbye
Thanks for the dirt on our faces
Thanks for living a lie
Thanks for the constant reminder of why we fight
This is why we fight
This is why we fight
To keep this music that we love from scum like you
To show the world what working hard can do
The passions gone
Apathy has killed it
And we curse the ones
Who take it for granted
Soon we'll be able
To cut them out of our lives
A long and awaited goodbye
Thanks for the dirt on our faces
Thanks for living a lie
Thanks for the constant reminder of why we fight
We fight to free our own minds
Provoking thoughts cause change in time
Protect her with your live
She's mother to us all
Fight despite all odds
We won't fall
I won't give up
Hope is not lost
Hope is not lost
2. 6th & Main
Is this dragging you down?
Because it's tearing me apart
I'm trying so hard to stay positive
But this one's too close to my heart
I'm taking this personally
Because lately no one seems to see that we're losing
The very thing that gave life meaning
And gave us all a place to go
I remember a time when this place was more than a building
Felt so afraid, felt so alive, oh how I miss the feeling
Although I know those days are gone
I'm not ashamed of where I came from
Doors are closed and the lights are out
(We've run this place to the ground)
Watched the fire as it burned out
(With the best of intent)
Leaving me here on my own
With nothing to call home
You claim to love something you helped destroy
And I just want to know why?!
We're making plans to build it up again
Don't get in our way
I remember a time when this place was more than a building
Felt so afraid, felt so alive, oh how I miss the feeling
Although I know those days are gone
I'm not ashamed of where I came from
Doors are closed and the lights are out
(We've run this place to the ground)
Watched the fire as it burned out
(With the best of intent)
Leaving me here on my own
With nothing to call home
We've run this place to the ground
With the best of intent
With nothing to call home
We won't be forgotten
Our spirit lives on
We won't forget
We won't forget
We won't forget
That you're spirit lives on
Doors are closed and the lights are out
(We've run this place to the ground)
Watched the fire as it burned out
(With the best of intent)
Leaving me here on my own
With nothing to call home
We've run this place to the ground
With the best of intent
With nothing to call home
3. Weeding Out The Weak
I can't believe
What started out as a dream,
Is now finally in reach
But it isn't my goals in front of me
I'm staring into a ghost
But what's hurting the most
Is how far you strayed
From what you said you'd be
You say it's me who betrayed you
The blind leading the blind
To still be lost in what you'll never find
Just cause you gave up
Won't mean I will too
I won't let this go
When you're the one responsible
And I didn't lose my sight
But eyes burn when they see the truth but refuse to turn
Away from everything you left
Burn like all the victims in your wreck
I feel so cheated
So much time wasted on all the things you could have been
Despite how things played out
I thought you should know
I won't let this go
When you're the one responsible
And I didn't lose my sight
But eyes burn when they see the truth but refuse to turn
I won't stand for this again
I'm becoming who I'm supposed to be
This is me
Cutting the ties
This is me
Saying goodbye
Saying goodbye
I won't let this go (Let this go)
When you're the one responsible
And I didn't lose my sight (I won't let this go)
But eyes burn when they see the truth but refuse to turn
I won't let this go
(I won't let this go)
(Let this go)
I won't let this go
(I won't let this go)
(Let this go)
4. Cease Fire (Interlude)
5. Illuminator
We've had enough
To finally see take the blinders off
We'll make a stand
Tear this city down with our bare hands
They won't know what hit them
As they brush the dirt and get back to their feet
...We'll hit them hard again
(Time) It's time to clean this mess
(To) to clench your fists
(Stand) and bring them to justice
(Time) It's time to make things right
(To) To be a light
(Stand) in an empire of darkness
We have the numbers, I like our chances
We have the numbers, I'm liking our chances
We have the numbers, I like our chances
We have the numbers, I'm liking our chances
Fight back don't be afraid
They may own you but you are not a slave
Step back and look around
You've got what it takes to tear this whole thing down
They won't know what hit them
As they brush the dirt and get back to their feet
...We'll hit them hard again
(Time) It's time to clean this mess
(To) To clench your fists
(Stand) And bring them to justice
(Time) It's time to make things right
(To) To be a light
(Stand) In an empire of darkness
We Shine
Be a light
In an empire of darkness
Light the way for others to see beyond this
We shine
It's time to clean this mess
To clench your fists
And bring them to justice
(Time) It's time to make things right
(To) To be a light
(Stand) In an empire of darkness
We're lighting the way
(Don't fall behind)
Stay close or you'll be...
(Left in the dark)
6. Empire: Disarray
Let it be known
Your reputation precedes you
You proved everyone right
Let's see you talk your way out of this one
Or beg for your life
Heavy lies the crown that never quite fit your head
Sinking in your thrown
Just waiting for death
The sun will burn a hole right through your blackened skies
A light will shine exposing all your flaws unto the world
Will turn and everyone who bows to you will stand
(And scream) for your head unworthy king
You're a disgrace to everyone who came before you
There's a hope left in the kingdom
For a renewed sense of freedom
And even though spirits are broken
We're reaching to the skies and we're tearing them open
We'll move on without you
Rebuild without you
We've known all about you... All along
You've been exposed
Now you're the ruler of nothing
Just a man without a country
No mercy was shown, now that you've been dethroned
The sun will burn a hole right through your blackened skies
A light will shine exposing all your flaws unto the world
Will turn and everyone who bows to you will stand
(And scream) for your head unworthy king
We'll move on without you
We'll rebuild, rebuild without you
You've been dethroned,
You've been dethroned
7. The Prospect
Is this the end
Or just the beginning?
This is the end
This is the birth, this is the death
This is the first time we looked at ourselves
And didn't feel like screaming
This is the new, this is the past
This is the last time we doubt ourselves
And accept what we're becoming
Heroes don't wait to act
Or run when blue skies turn black
Don't wait for them to pull you through
Maybe they've all been waiting for you?
So take a stand
Fall or rise to the occasion
It's your decision to make
God only knows how long we've been waiting
For someone like you
The person you are
Is a direct result of your actions
All paths in life lead to one road
I see a light inside you
Suppressed by a fear of failure
How long 'til it breaks free?
How long until you can save me?
So what is it you're waiting for?
The bigger they are
The harder they fall
You have the strength to take them on
The battles been lost
But we'll win the war
Now that you found something to fight for
So take a stand
Fall or rise to the occasion
It's your decision to make
God only knows how long we've been waiting
For someone like you
The person you are is a direct result of your actions
All paths in life lead to one road
8. Blind Faith
The sun rises and sets without me
I hope I never leave your thoughts
Do you still hold on to my picture?
Does life go on without me there?
You love a ghost, you love a man you cannot see
You sleep alone and when you wake hope it was just a dream
Thank you so much for your faith in me
This is how I wanted to go out
I wouldn't change it if I could
My only regret is leaving you
True love never dies
So this isn't goodbye
Because you let me live my own life
Despite how much it hurts you to see me go
And to what me fall
You stood by me through it all
This is not the end
I'll see you again
Postcards from graveyards
Messages from beyond
Informing our loved ones
Of just how far we've come
And after handful and handful of soil
We barely scratch the surface
But your faith is a constant reminder
This grave holds a purpose
This place is a graveyard
This place is a graveyard
We'll find our way
True love never dies
So this isn't goodbye
Because you let me live my own life
Despite how much it hurts you to see me go
And to what me fall
You stood by me through it all
This is not the end
I'll see you again
These graves hold life
We're gonna dig tonight
These graves hold life
This is not goodbye
We'll hold it together
Because our faith is strong
And they'll speak our names
Long after we're gone
True love never dies
So this isn't goodbye
Because you let me live my own life
Despite how much it hurts you to see me go
And to what me fall
You stood by me through it all
This is not the end
I'll see you again
9. Recognition
We've had enough
To finally see take the blinders off
We'll make a stand
Tear this city down with our bare hands
They won't know what hit them
As they brush the dirt and get back to their feet
...We'll hit them hard again
(Time) It's time to clean this mess
(To) to clench your fists
(Stand) and bring them to justice
(Time) It's time to make things right
(To) To be a light
(Stand) in an empire of darkness
We have the numbers, I like our chances
We have the numbers, I'm liking our chances
We have the numbers, I like our chances
We have the numbers, I'm liking our chances
Fight back don't be afraid
They may own you but you are not a slave
Step back and look around
You've got what it takes to tear this whole thing down
They won't know what hit them
As they brush the dirt and get back to their feet
...We'll hit them hard again
(Time) It's time to clean this mess
(To) To clench your fists
(Stand) And bring them to justice
(Time) It's time to make things right
(To) To be a light
(Stand) In an empire of darkness
We Shine
Be a light
In an empire of darkness
Light the way for others to see beyond this
We shine
It's time to clean this mess
To clench your fists
And bring them to justice
(Time) It's time to make things right
(To) To be a light
(Stand) In an empire of darkness
We're lighting the way
(Don't fall behind)
Stay close or you'll be...
(Left in the dark)
6. Empire: Disarray
Let it be known
Your reputation precedes you
You proved everyone right
Let's see you talk your way out of this one
Or beg for your life
Heavy lies the crown that never quite fit your head
Sinking in your thrown
Just waiting for death
The sun will burn a hole right through your blackened skies
A light will shine exposing all your flaws unto the world
Will turn and everyone who bows to you will stand
(And scream) for your head unworthy king
You're a disgrace to everyone who came before you
There's a hope left in the kingdom
For a renewed sense of freedom
And even though spirits are broken
We're reaching to the skies and we're tearing them open
We'll move on without you
Rebuild without you
We've known all about you... All along
You've been exposed
Now you're the ruler of nothing
Just a man without a country
No mercy was shown, now that you've been dethroned
The sun will burn a hole right through your blackened skies
A light will shine exposing all your flaws unto the world
Will turn and everyone who bows to you will stand
(And scream) for your head unworthy king
We'll move on without you
We'll rebuild, rebuild without you
You've been dethroned,
You've been dethroned
7. The Prospect
Is this the end
Or just the beginning?
This is the end
This is the birth, this is the death
This is the first time we looked at ourselves
And didn't feel like screaming
This is the new, this is the past
This is the last time we doubt ourselves
And accept what we're becoming
Heroes don't wait to act
Or run when blue skies turn black
Don't wait for them to pull you through
Maybe they've all been waiting for you?
So take a stand
Fall or rise to the occasion
It's your decision to make
God only knows how long we've been waiting
For someone like you
The person you are
Is a direct result of your actions
All paths in life lead to one road
I see a light inside you
Suppressed by a fear of failure
How long 'til it breaks free?
How long until you can save me?
So what is it you're waiting for?
The bigger they are
The harder they fall
You have the strength to take them on
The battles been lost
But we'll win the war
Now that you found something to fight for
So take a stand
Fall or rise to the occasion
It's your decision to make
God only knows how long we've been waiting
For someone like you
The person you are is a direct result of your actions
All paths in life lead to one road
8. Blind Faith
The sun rises and sets without me
I hope I never leave your thoughts
Do you still hold on to my picture?
Does life go on without me there?
You love a ghost, you love a man you cannot see
You sleep alone and when you wake hope it was just a dream
Thank you so much for your faith in me
This is how I wanted to go out
I wouldn't change it if I could
My only regret is leaving you
True love never dies
So this isn't goodbye
Because you let me live my own life
Despite how much it hurts you to see me go
And to what me fall
You stood by me through it all
This is not the end
I'll see you again
Postcards from graveyards
Messages from beyond
Informing our loved ones
Of just how far we've come
And after handful and handful of soil
We barely scratch the surface
But your faith is a constant reminder
This grave holds a purpose
This place is a graveyard
This place is a graveyard
We'll find our way
True love never dies
So this isn't goodbye
Because you let me live my own life
Despite how much it hurts you to see me go
And to what me fall
You stood by me through it all
This is not the end
I'll see you again
These graves hold life
We're gonna dig tonight
These graves hold life
This is not goodbye
We'll hold it together
Because our faith is strong
And they'll speak our names
Long after we're gone
True love never dies
So this isn't goodbye
Because you let me live my own life
Despite how much it hurts you to see me go
And to what me fall
You stood by me through it all
This is not the end
I'll see you again
9. Recognition
Oh
I promise I will try my best
To finally get this all off my chest
But don't get me wrong
Or mistake this for complaining
I'm keeping my head up even though times are changing
You lit a fire
Inside of me
And now I'm moving on
Because you've woken something up inside of me
Gave me fire, gave me strength
Gave me what I needed to make it on my own
Gave me more than you could ever know
Now I'm awake
Feeling something that I haven't felt in a long time
And I won't forget what you have done for me
You gave me inspiration, a guiding light to pull me through
This is your recognition
And I owe it all to you
A fire burns
Inside of me
And now I'm moving on
Because you've woken something up inside of me
Gave me fire, gave me strength
Gave me what I needed to make it on my own
Gave me more than you could ever know
You gave me fire
You gave me strength [x2]
A fire burns inside of me [x2]
10. And They Threatened Us With Fire
I don't fit in
And never will
I'm not like them
Now I'm calling you out exposing you as a fraud
So the world can see its true enemy
This unbearable silence breeds unspeakable violence
When those left standing are like me
Those who defy
Will lose their life
What good is your life
If saved by a lie
Those who believe
Never die
Give me the strength to fight
Cause I'm barely holding on
Give me the sight to see beyond them
And I can't trust my eyes
Cause they've failed me once before
Fueled by what's inside
I'm tearing down your empire
Bow down
Or dance in the fire
Bow down
Or dance in the fire
If death is all you have to scare me
Then you're powerless to stop me
If everything I've done only frees one mind
Then this all wasn't a waste of time
Those who are free
Never die
Give me the strength to fight
Cause I'm barely holding on
Give me the sight to see beyond them
And I can't trust my eyes
Cause they've failed me once before
Fueled by what's inside
I'm tearing down your empire
Down
I'm bringing you down
Down
We're bringing you down
If death is all you have to scare me
Then you're powerless to stop me
If everything I've done only frees one mind
Then this all wasn't a waste of time
11. Death Of An Era
Have you noticed the change?
Well so have I
We pay admission just to wait outside
I miss the way things used to be
The excitement is gone
I'm tired of preaching to myself
While everyone looks the other way
Your complaints fall on deaf ears
I'm losing everything I tried to save
This marks the death of an era
The start of a movement
A new breed of people
Who refuse to stay silent
If you're not here to help
Stay out of the way
Crashing through the fences
Change comes today
No respect for real talent
When gimmicks take the stage
Musicians thrown to the wayside
When thoughtless phrases pave the way
So sing along to every word
But it's a joke we've all heard
They force feed you this mindless act
And hope in time you'll sing it back
I'm tired of preaching to myself
While everyone looks the other way
Your complaints fall on deaf ears
I'm losing everything I tried to save
This marks the death of an era
The start of a movement
A new breed of people
Who refuse to stay silent
If you're not here to help
Stay out of the way
Crashing through the fences
Change comes today
I never thought this day would come
Now everything's in pieces
How did we let this happen
After all these years
Change comes today
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